A 1920s editorial lamenting the future loss of City Creek as it flows through downtown. Instead of burying the creek, the author suggests creating a parkway for recreation and relaxation—an asset any city “would gladly pay a million dollars.”
Read MoreAn article detailing the historic pathway of City Creek through Salt Lake City, UT.
Read MoreA map of Salt Lake County from 1890. It shows the historic locations of the creeks in detail, including many long lost streams, and some of the major geographical features.
Read MoreA map of the Territory of Utah from 1858. It shows the historic locations of the creeks, and some of the early pioneer camps, trails, and roads.
Read MoreA 1852 map of the Salt Lake Valley and its geological features. It shows where the creeks flowed during pioneer times and showcases the native names of our creeks.
Read MoreA map of the Salt Lake City from 1847. It features the historic locations of the City, Red Butte, Emigration, and Parleys creeks during pioneer settlement of the area.
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