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1951 Map of Lehi

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lehi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Lehi and American Fork anchor the southern plains of this Utah County landscape in the early 1950s, a period when the region's agricultural roots remained visible alongside growing municipal infrastructure. The complex water management system is a defining characteristic, featuring the Provo Reservoir Canal and the Salt Lake City Aqueduct, which weave between the foothill communities. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Traverse Mountains and the Wasatch Range, where the boundary of the Wasatch National Forest meets rugged landmarks like Jacobs Ladder and Lone Rock.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific community centers, from the American Fork Cemetery and Pioneer Mem Cem to religious landmarks like Highland Church and Manila Church. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era, marked by numerous Gravel Pits and the dual presence of the Union Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and people through the valley.