2020 Map of Coyote Point

About this map

The northern shoreline of the Great Salt Lake dominates this 2020 landscape in Box Elder County, showing the intersection of high desert terrain and the salt flats of the Great Basin. This section of the lake’s edge is defined by the elevation of Black Mtn, which rises sharply above the eastern shore, providing a topographical anchor for the surrounding desert. To the south, the namesake Coyote Point and its adjacent Coyote Ponds mark a distinct point of interest along the shoreline where water and land interact in this arid environment. The map also captures the northern reach of Spring Bay, illustrating the expansive, desolate nature of the northern arm of the lake where few man-made structures exist. This survey provides a precise modern baseline for the receding shoreline and the unchanged landforms of the region.