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1948 Map of Spanish Fork

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Spanish Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The agricultural and industrial corridor south of Provo comes into focus during the mid-twentieth century, centered on the growing hubs of Spanish Fork and Payson. The landscape is a complex network of water management, featuring the Mill Race Canal and Salem Canal that support the valley's farms. Industrial infrastructure is prominent, including a Sugar Refinery near Leland and several major rail lines like the Utah Railway and Union Pacific that facilitate the transport of local goods.

Evidence of civic life is found in the numerous schools such as Thurber Sch and Peteetneet Sch, alongside the Utah Hospital and various city cemeteries. The terrain transitions sharply from the level valley floor near Lake Shore to the rising elevations of the Wasatch Range, where landmarks like Mollies Nipple and Tithing Mtn overlook the canyon mouths. Smaller settlements like Salem and Benjamin maintain their distinct boundaries amidst a grid of rural roads and beet fields.