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2020 Map of Crocodile Mountain NE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Crocodile Mountain NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Kelton stands at the northern edge of this Utah landscape, a location deeply tied to the historical movement of people and commerce across the Great Basin. The presence of Kelton Cem and the Emigrant Trail Rd marks this as a significant waypoint for those tracing western expansion and family roots in Box Elder County. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Crocodile Mtn in the southwest toward the shoreline of Spring Bay in the east.

Transportation corridors dominate the northern corridor, where the Old Railroad Grade Rd runs parallel to established trails. This proximity of early wagon paths and later rail infrastructure highlights the area's role as a vital conduit through the salt flats and high desert. The map provides clear detail for researchers looking to locate specific topographical landmarks like Crocodile Mountain Rd or examine the spatial relationship between the former railroad route and the historical townsite.