1955 Map of Grantsville

About this map

Grantsville and the nearby settlement of Marshall define this mid-century landscape on the southern edges of the Great Salt Lake basin. The town center is densely plotted with historic infrastructure, including the High Sch, a local Cem, and the Grantsville Fort Historic Marker, suggesting a community deeply rooted in its early pioneer history. To the south, the massive footprint of the Tooele Ordnance Depot dominates the terrain, with its grid of storage bunkers and rail spurs illustrating the significant military presence in Tooele County during the Cold War era. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous Artesian Wells, the Flood Control Dam on Box Elder Wash, and the perennial flows of North Willow Creek and South Willow Creek. The Western Pacific railroad and a local Landing Strip facilitate transportation through this valley of alkaline flats and mountain runoff.