1950 Map of West Mountain

About this map

West Mountain dominates this mid-century landscape, acting as a massive geographical barrier between the southern reaches of Utah Lake and the industrial activity of the Goshen Valley. The southeastern foothills reveal a hub of resource extraction and transit centered around the Keigley Quarry and the settlement of Keigley. This area serves as a vital corridor where the Denver and Rio Grande Western and Pacific railroads converge, facilitating the movement of materials from local Gravel Pits toward larger markets. To the west, the town of Genola sits near the edge of White Lake, while the eastern plains are defined by complex water management systems like the Benjamin Slough, Beer Creek, and the Tanner Reservoir. The map illustrates a period of industrial infrastructure development balanced against the natural springs and creeks of the Utah Valley.