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1948 Map of Springville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Springville and its industrial outskirts at Ironton define the valley floor between the high peaks of the Wasatch Mountain range and the agricultural lands toward Mapleton. This post-war landscape reflects a community organized around civic institutions, featuring a concentration of schools such as Lincoln Sch and Jefferson Sch, and the central City Hall. The industrial presence is marked by a Slag Dump and Gravel Pits near the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks, which facilitated the movement of goods through the Utah Valley.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Provo Peak and Buckley Mtn, where deep canyons like Slate Canyon and Bartholomew Canyon provide a dramatic contrast to the settled grid. The mapping of the Uinta National Forest boundary and numerous water sources, such as Wheeler Sprs and Clyde Spr, indicates a landscape managed for both utility and preservation. Notable local landmarks including the State Fish Hatchery and City Cem are meticulously documented, offering a clear view of the area's development before late-century suburban expansion.