1948 Map of Orem

About this map

The Orem Bench provides the foundation for post-war development in Utah County, where the transition from agriculture to industry is evident. Along the shores of Utah Lake, industrial infrastructure is anchored by the Geneva Steel Plant Road, while the surrounding land remains crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation including the Provo Reservoir Canal and the North Canal. The map reveals the growth of Orem and Pleasant Grove alongside established neighborhoods like Lincoln, Sharon, and Hardy. Genealogy researchers can locate numerous local institutions, from Lincoln High Sch and Spencer School to the Orem Cem. The rugged eastern backdrop of the Uinta National Forest rises sharply toward Big Baldy, providing a stark contrast to the burgeoning valley floor where the Union Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Western RR compete for transit routes.