1952 Map of Magna

About this map

Magna Mill and the expansive Tailings Pond define the industrial footprint of this Salt Lake County landscape, where the foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains meet the valley floor. During this mid-century period, the area transitioned from a purely mining and agricultural corridor into a series of organized residential communities. Educational infrastructure is prominent, with Cyprus High Sch, Webster Sch, and Brockbank Jr HS serving the growing population of Magna. To the south, the industrial presence continues with the Bacchus settlement and a Powder Plant tucked into the slopes near Coon Canyon. The map reveals a complex web of transportation and water management, featuring the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad alongside major irrigation works like the Utah and Salt Lake Canal and Riter Canal.