2017 Map of East of Goshute Wash

About this map

The Great Salt Lake Desert dominates this vast and desolate landscape within Tooele County, captured during a 2017 survey. The map depicts a region defined by extreme environmental conditions, where the salt crust of the Great Salt Lake Basin creates a nearly featureless expanse. The cartography is organized by the Public Land Survey System, specifically identifying portions of t8s r16w, t8s r15w, t9s r16w, and t9s r15w. These township and range boundaries provide the primary structure for navigating this remote desert floor, where traditional landmarks are replaced by the subtle topographical variations of the basin. The focus here is on the physical geography of the desert rather than human infrastructure, offering a clear record of the area's natural state in the early 21st century.