2023 Map of Crater Island

About this map

Silver Island Mountains dominate this remote landscape of Box Elder County, emerging from the expansive desert flats of western Utah. This contemporary survey highlights the topographic isolation of Crater Island and the larger mass of Silver Island to the south. Historically significant pathways like the Donner-Reed Pass cut through these formations, tracing the grueling route taken by emigrants across the salt flats. The land is defined by these stark elevations and the narrow corridors provided by primitive routes such as Silver Island Rd and Crater Island Rd. The map illustrates the specialized geography of the Great Basin, where isolated mountain ranges serve as vital landmarks for navigation through the surrounding arid basins.