1969 Map of Crocodile Mtn SE

About this map

Mud flats dominate this landscape within the Great Salt Lake desert, where the arid basin floor meets the rising terrain of the Hogup Mts. The 1969 survey, presented as an orthophotomap, reveals the intricate textures of the salt-crusted earth and the sparse distribution of water sources like Spring (Salt). This corner of Box Elder County is defined by the sharp transition between the low-lying expanse of Mud Flat and the foothills of Crocodile Mtn. The topographic data, layered over aerial imagery, provides an exceptional record of the shoreline environment and the faint traces of unimproved roads that navigate the edges of the mountains. This study is particularly valuable for understanding the natural drainage patterns and topographical barriers in a region where water is a critical and infrequent landmark.