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1951 Map of Saltair

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Saltair
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Saltair resort district on the southern edge of the Great Salt Lake marks a unique intersection of industrial salt production and recreational duck hunting during the early 1950s. Expansive Salt Evaporators and a massive Tailings Pond dominate the southwestern landscape, while the marshy wetlands to the northeast are dotted with private sporting camps like the Lake Front Duck Club and Utah Duck Club.

Hydrological engineering is central to this environment, with the Consolidated Canal, Goggin Drain, and North Point Consolidated Canal managing the flow across the Salt Flat. Connectivity is provided by the Union Pacific and Western Pacific railroads, alongside specialized sidings like Ewing (Siding). Notable landmarks of the era include the K S L Radio Towers and scattered Firing Ranges, which reflect the varied use of this brine-rich terrain.