1971 Map of Bonneville Racetrack

About this map

Bonneville Salt Flats dominate this orthophotomosaic, showcasing the stark, utilitarian landscape of western Tooele County during the early 1970s. This survey utilizes aerial photography to reveal the precise layout of the International Racetrack Hot Rod Track, a world-renowned venue for land speed record attempts. The flat, crystalline surface is broken only by industrial and transport features, including several Brine Test Wells, a Pumping Station, and a designated Landing Strip. To the north, the sharp rise of the Silver Island Mountains provides a stark contrast to the surrounding expanse of Alkali or Mud and Sand Dunes. The map includes technical boundaries like the Base Line and a remote Jeep Trail, documenting the intersection of high-speed racing culture and the isolated geological reality of the Great Salt Lake Desert.