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1955 Map of Stockton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Stockton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The industrial and mining heritage of the Oquirrh Mountains is clearly etched across this mid-century landscape. To the east, the steep canyons are punctuated by historic mining operations such as the Shooting Star Mine, Hidden Treasure Mine, and Buffalo Mine. The high-altitude settlement of Ophir remains a focal point of this district, while the footprint of West Mercur appears at the southern edge of the mountains.

In the valley below, the Union Pacific railroad serves as the primary artery, linking the industrial town of Bauer and the rail stop at St John Sta. The massive Tooele Ordnance Depot and Tooele Military Reservation dominate the central and northern reaches of the quadrangle, reflecting the significant military presence in Tooele County following World War II. Smaller agricultural hubs like Saint John and Clover offer a contrast to the large-scale military and mining works nearby.