University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
M548 6-Ton Tracked Cargo Carrier
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 21, 2025
1. M548 6-Ton Tracked Cargo Carrier Marker
Entered Service: 1960s
Weight: 28,330 pounds (loaded)
Maximum Speed: 38 mph
Fuel: Diesel
Crew: 1 driver, 7 Cargo Handlers
The M548 cargo carrier is designed for use as a cargo and ammunition support carrier for the highly mobile units of the army. It is air transportable and capable of operation across lakes and streams as well as across rough terrain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 40° 45.825′ N, 111° 50.017′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It can be reached from Hempstead Road. Marker located on the Fort Douglas Military Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Hempstead Road, Salt Lake City UT 84113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front and in Greater Salt Lake. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter (here, next to this marker); M4 Medium Tank (a few steps from this marker); M551 Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); AH-1G Attack Helicopter (a few steps from this marker); Uh-1H Helicopter (a few steps from this marker); M151A2 Truck, Utility, 1/4-Ton (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Model M167 Air Defense Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); M901 Improved TOW Vehicle (ITV) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 21, 2025
2. M548 6-Ton Tracked Cargo Carrier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
