1960 Map of Salina

About this map

Salina and the rural communities of the Sevier and Fremont River valleys anchor this 1960 study of south-central Utah. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural high plateaus in the west—including the Wasatch Plateau and Fish Lake Plateau—to the stark, eroded geology of the east. This period captures the early footprint of Capitol Reef National Monument near Fruita, long before its expansion into a national park. The rugged interior is defined by massive topographic features like the San Rafael Swell and the Waterpocket Fold, while industrial interest is noted by uranium sites in the desert. Transportation corridors are dominated by the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and early alignments of Utah 24, connecting remote settlements like Hanksville and Notom to the broader region.