1954 Map of Ogden

About this map

The Wasatch Range and Cache Range anchor this mid-century survey, defining the rugged corridor of settlement that stretches from Kaysville north through Ogden to Logan. The map captures the complex interaction between the high mountain terrain and the vital water systems of the Bear River, Weber River, and the extensive Bear Lake at the Idaho border. To the east, the landscape transitions into the high desert plains of Wyoming, marked by the distinctive Bear River Divide and the Absaroka Ridge. This transition highlights the strategic importance of early western corridors, evidenced by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Fort Bridger State Historic Site, which sit alongside newer developments like the Defense Depot Ogden. The region's conservation and recreation history is further grounded by the vast stretches of the Cache National Forest and the fossil-rich grounds of Fossil Butte National Monument.