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1951 Map of Lehi

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lehi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Lehi and American Fork anchor this 1951 topographic survey, showing the agricultural and rail-oriented landscape of northern Utah County during a period of steady post-war growth. The valley floor is crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Provo Reservoir Canal, Cedar Hollow Ditch, and the Salt Lake City Aqueduct, reflecting the critical importance of water management at the base of the Wasatch Range. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Traverse Mountains and the Uinta National Forest, where features like Jacobs Ladder and First Hamongog mark the transition into the high wilderness.

Transportation infrastructure is dominated by the competing lines of the Union Pacific and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads. Local landmarks provide significant genealogical value, from the American Fork Training School to several community burying grounds including the Pioneer Mem Cem and Alpine Cemetery. Small reservoirs like Mill Pond and the Ice Pond further emphasize the engineered nature of the local hydrology.