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2017 Map of Floating Island

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Floating Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Silver Island Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Tooele County, rising abruptly from the surrounding flats of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The map centers on the prominent Cobb Peak and the geological formation known as Silver Island, providing a detailed look at the topographic contours of this arid terrain. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the stark contrast between the elevated mountain peaks and the level desert floor below.

Transportation through this remote region is limited to primitive routes like Floating Island Rd and Silver Island Canyon Rd, which navigate the base of the mountains. Of particular interest is the presence of the International Racetrack in the southern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the area's long-standing association with high-speed testing on the desert flats. To the east, the distinct geological feature of Floating Island sits isolated, reachable by a namesake road that crosses the open desert.