2011 Map of Blind Springs

About this map

Blue Springs Hills and the West Hills define this high-desert corridor in northern Utah, where deep incisions like Toponce Canyon and Blind Springs Canyon drain toward the valley floor. The landscape is marked by a network of long-distance rural routes, including the historic Indian Trl and Whites Valley Rd, which provide access to the dispersed geographic features of the region. This 2011 survey highlights the hydrological importance of the eponymous Blind Springs, a vital water source in an otherwise arid expanse of canyons and ridgelines. The transition from the open flats of Whites Valley to the steep terrain of the surrounding hills illustrates the topographical barriers that have long influenced movement and land use in Box Elder County. Collectors and researchers can trace the modern road grid as it navigates the ancient drainage patterns of Third Canyon and Chokecherry Canyon.