1952 Map of Lark

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Oquirrh Mountains define this industrial and agricultural landscape during a period of significant mining expansion. The settlement of Copperton stands at the mouth of Bingham Canyon, serving as a residential hub near the massive extraction operations evidenced by the expansive Tailings Area and the Gravel Pit. Further south, the town of Lark is tucked against the mountainside near Copper Gulch and Midas Gulch. The infrastructure of the era is dominated by the Rio Grande and Denver Western and the Bingham and Garfield Railway, which facilitate the movement of ore and materials through the foothills.