1963 Map of Sugar House

About this map

The southeastern edge of Salt Lake City is captured here as postwar suburban expansion meets the dramatic rises of the Wasatch National Forest. Notable landmarks such as Westminster College and Sugar House Park anchor the urban grid, while the map's purple-tinted photorevised areas track the rapid growth of mid-century residential neighborhoods into East Millcreek and Holladay. This map illustrates the transition from the city's historic core to the sprawling foothills, where developments begin to flank the mouths of Parleys Creek and Mill Creek. Institutional and recreational sites like the Hogle Zoological Gardens, Pioneer Monument State Park, and several golf courses highlight the valley's cultural development during this era. Meanwhile, the steep topography of Grandeur Peak and Mt Olympus stands in sharp contrast to the densely packed streets and shopping centers like the Cottonwood Mall Shopping Center in the valley below.