1972 Map of Saltair

About this map

Alkali flats and wetlands dominate this 1970s orthophotomosaic of the shoreline where the Great Salt Lake meets the desert. The landscape is defined by its complex hydraulic infrastructure, including the Consolidated Canal, Goggin Drain, and Surplus Canal, which manage water flow through this saline environment. Industrial activity is prominent along the southern edge, characterized by massive salt evaporators and a large tailings pond south of the Salt Lake Garfield and Western rail line. Sporting culture is well-documented through a series of named outposts like the Lake Front Duck Club and Rudy Duck Club, while landmarks like the KSL radio towers and the Terminal station anchor the survey's human geography. This map provides a rare visual of the transition from the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area to the high-plains knolls such as Rabbit Knoll and Round Knoll.