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1973 Map of Delle

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Delle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Industrial infrastructure and the stark relief of the Great Salt Lake Desert intersect on this 1970s orthophoto quadrangle. The Marblehead Plant and its associated Conveyor system dominate the northern slopes, highlighting the region's mid-century mining operations. This facility sits at the edge of the Lakeside Mountains, where the elevation rises sharply from the surrounding terrain to include peaks like Black Mountain.

Transport through this arid environment is defined by the Western Pacific railroad, which cuts a sharp diagonal line toward the settlement of Delle. This outpost, located near the intersection of the desert and the northern reach of Skull Valley, is supported by critical water infrastructure such as Delle Well and the nearby Government Well No 82. The map also captures the transition from mountain canyons like Carter Canyon and Craner Canyon to the expansive, featureless expanse of the Mud Flat.