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1948 Map of Spanish Fork

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Spanish Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Wasatch Range forms a towering eastern backdrop to the growing agricultural and industrial centers of Spanish Fork and Payson in the mid-1970s. This survey illustrates the intricate irrigation network of the Utah Valley, dominated by the Salem Canal, Mill Race Canal, and Center Ditch which feed the surrounding sugar beet and grain fields. A notable industrial presence is marked by the Sugar Refinery and Packing Sheds near Leland, situated along the rail lines that facilitated the movement of local produce and minerals.

Local landmarks such as the Dream Mine on the mountain slopes and the Leader Mine in Water Canyon suggest a history of prospecting. Educational and civic life is anchored by schools like Peteetneet Sch and Thurber Sch, while the presence of the Fairgrounds in Payson and the Powerhouse in Payson Canyon reflects the infrastructure of a maturing community. The topographic detail even captures family-named features like Wolf Hollow and Mollies Nipple, providing a rich resource for those tracing local history.