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1950 Map of Springville

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Springville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Springville and Mapleton are the primary population centers on this mid-century survey, situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountain range. The valley floor shows a grid of agriculture and civic development, featuring a cluster of local schools such as Lincoln Sch and Jefferson Sch, and two cemeteries including Evergreen Cem. Along the western edge, industrial activity is evident near Ironton, where a Slag Dump and multiple Gravel Pits suggest the area's economic reliance on mining and mineral extraction.

Heavy infrastructure supports this growth, with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad and Utah Railway following the valley's corridor. To the east, the landscape shifts abruptly into the canyons of the Uinta National Forest, where features like Hobble Creek and Whiting Camp indicate the transition from settlement to protected mountain wilderness. The presence of the U S Fish Hatchery near the city limits highlights the early management of local water resources and fisheries.