1971 Map of Baker Hot Springs

About this map

Baker Hot Springs sits at the northern edge of this arid landscape where the Juab Co and Millard Co line intersects the desert floor. The map documents a topography dominated by a vast Mud flat and the winding corridor of the Old River Bed, reflecting a time when ancient hydrologic patterns still dictated the land's character. Scattered throughout this low-lying area are several Flowing Wells and other water sources, which were critical points of interest in this otherwise parched basin. To the west, the elevation rises sharply toward the Crater Bench, providing a stark contrast to the series of large Depressions that define the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. This 1970s survey captures the region's sparse infrastructure, noting only a solitary Gravel Pit and a few unimproved roads crossing the county boundary.