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2014 Map of Emigrant Pass

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Emigrant Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Emigrant Pass serves as a central topographic feature in this arid landscape of Box Elder County, where a network of primitive roads follows the natural corridors between mountain ranges. The map reveals a land defined by its scarce water sources, as seen in the distribution of Bovine Spring, Sheep Trail Spring, and Chokecherry Spring. These vital points, along with Rosebud Cr and Willow Spring, illustrate the essential hydrology that supported ranching and transit through this high-desert environment.

Elevations vary significantly across the Muddy Range and the Grouse Creek Mountains, leading down into Keg Spring Canyon and the expansive Devils Playground. The layout of routes like Ingham Pass Rd and Emigrant Pass Rd highlights the enduring paths used to navigate this part of the Great Basin. This survey provides a clear view of the complex landforms including Sand Wash and the Bovine Mountains, which remain largely undeveloped and focused on grazing and passage.