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2020 Map of Crater Island NW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Crater Island NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Pilot Range dominates this corner of Box Elder County, where the high ridgelines of McGinty Ridge descend into the desert basin. A series of critical water sources for local livestock and travelers are documented here, including Tunnel Spring Number 1, Tunnel Spring Number 2, and the higher-altitude McLaughlin Spring. These springs, connected by primitive routes like Tunnel Springs Rd, highlight the necessity of reliable water in this arid environment.

The eastern reaches of the map transition into the expansive flats where Lemay Island rises as a distinct topographic feature. Steep drainages like McGinty Canyon and Birch Canyon cut through the mountains, providing the primary corridors for roads such as Patterson Pass Rd. This 2020 survey illustrates a landscape primarily defined by its geology and the sparse infrastructure required to navigate the Great Salt Lake Desert borderlands.