2017 Map of Crater Island

About this map

Crater Island and the northern reaches of the Silver Island Mountains define this landscape within the Great Salt Lake Desert. This 2017 survey details a stark environment where high-elevation landmasses rise abruptly from the surrounding flats, connected only by the unpaved Crater Island Rd and Silver Island Rd. The map illustrates the path through Donner Reed Pass, a location of significant interest for those tracing the historical overland routes across the salt desert. While the terrain is dominated by the steep contours of Silver Island, the inclusion of the Public Land Survey System grid provides a precise framework for locating specific sections and township boundaries like t4n r17w and t5n r17w.