1969 Map of Dolphin Island West

About this map

Dolphin Island and the distinctive geological formation of Finger Point define this shoreline environment on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake. This 1969 orthophotomap, produced from aerial photographs, provides a rare visual of the land's transition into the expansive Mud Flat. Sparse evidence of human activity in this arid region is limited to remote landmarks like Youngs Corral, while natural drainage patterns are traced through Big Wash as it descends toward the basin. The topographical detail highlights the stark relief of Deadman Knoll, offering researchers a clear look at the salt flats and desert terrain before modern environmental shifts altered the lake's margins.