2011 Map of Crater Island SW

About this map

Donner Spring sits at the base of the eastern slopes, a vital water source along the historic desert margins of the Pilot Range. This arid landscape is defined by the stark transition from the high peaks to the expansive flats to the east, with Pilot Mountain Rd providing the primary corridor for movement north and south through this remote terrain. Further north, South Patterson Spring emerges along the edge of the mountains, while Bettridge Creek flows from the west. The presence of these named springs and the alignment of the road emphasize the geographic importance of water points for travel and survival in this corner of the Great Salt Lake Desert, where the topography drops dramatically toward the white salt basins.