1949 Map of Provo
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
The growing city of Provo is anchored by the campus of Brigham Young University and the Utah Valley Vocational School, marking a period of significant mid-century development. Along the eastern shores of Utah Lake, the landscape is defined by industrial and municipal infrastructure, including the Provo Municipal Airport and the expansive State Mental Hospital complex. To the south, the industrial influence continues at Ironton and the Sugar Refinery near Spanish Fork, while the rail lines of the Union Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Western coordinate the valley's transport. Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply into the Uinta National Forest, where landmarks like Provo Peak and Mollies Nipple tower over canyons such as Maple Canyon. Small agricultural settlements like Palmyra, Benjamin, and Leland provide a rural contrast to the urban centers of Springville and Payson.
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