2010 Map of Borden

About this map

Beaver River winds through the eastern edge of this Millard County landscape, a vital water source in a region defined by sparse settlements and infrastructure for arid-land water management. The small rail-aligned settlements of Borden and Bloom serve as the primary human focal points, situated along a prominent north-south transportation corridor that transects the desert terrain. This 2010 survey illustrates the region's reliance on engineered hydrology, featuring sites like the Borden Basin Reservoir and Halls Double Reservoir. These features suggest a landscape optimized for seasonal ranching or resource management, where the presence of water determines the footprint of human activity. The map reveals the relationship between the natural course of the river and the rigid, straight-line efficiency of the modern highway and rail network.