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1961 Map of Little America

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Little America
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Little America and the industrial activity of Westvaco dominate this Sweetwater County landscape during the mid-20th century. The map illustrates a region defined by critical infrastructure, where the Union Pacific railroad and an extensive network of pipelines and an Aqueduct support the local economy. The presence of Westvaco Shaft No 3 and a large Tailings Pond highlights the importance of trona mining and processing in the area.

Tracing the northern edge, the historical Overland Trail follows the path of the Blacks Fork river, marking a legacy of westward migration that predates the industrial facilities. The contrast between these ancient travel routes and modern utilities, such as the Telephone lines and the Pumping Station near Spider Creek, shows the evolution of this high-desert corridor into a vital transportation and energy hub.