1956 Map of Salina

About this map

Salina and the Sevier River valley anchor the northwestern corner of this mid-century survey, which tracks the transition from the high Fish Lake Plateau into the canyons and deserts of central Utah. The map documents the early boundaries of Capitol Reef National Monument and the small valley settlements of Torrey, Fruita, and Hanksville along the Fremont River. In the east, the Green River carves through the desert near Elgin, while the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR provides a critical transportation corridor. This era captures the region's ranching and mining character before the widespread expansion of modern recreation infrastructure. Notable landmarks like Boulder Mountain and the Henry Mountains dominate the southern half, while the isolated settlement of Giles remains visible in the Blue Valley.