2020 Map of Carrington Island NE

About this map

The vast expanse of the Great Salt Lake dominates this 2020 survey, revealing the critical transportation infrastructure that cuts across the water in northern Utah. The most prominent human feature is the Southern Pacific Causeway, a massive engineering feat that serves as a terrestrial link across the briny landscape of Box Elder County. This corridor has long been a vital artery for transcontinental rail traffic, replacing the original wooden trestle with a solid rock-fill structure that effectively divides the lake into distinct northern and southern arms. Near the northeastern edge of the sheet, the presence of a Ship Channel indicates the specialized navigation required for industrial or research vessels operating within these mineral-rich waters. The map illustrates the stark contrast between the open water and the narrow, man-made land bridge that facilitates movement through this unique environment.