2011 Map of Bovine SE

About this map

The Newfoundland Evaporation Basin dominates this landscape in Box Elder County, presenting a specialized industrial and hydrological environment designed for mineral extraction through evaporation. This 2011 survey illustrates the vast, flat expanse required for these operations, which rely on the unique chemistry of the region's terminal lake systems. Cutting across the northern portion of the basin is a railroad line marked by the location of Beppo, a rail siding or point that serves as a solitary landmark in this expansive terrain. The relationship between the rail corridor and the industrial basin highlights the infrastructure needed to transport materials from such remote operations to wider markets.