2023 Map of Gunnison Island SW

About this map

The Great Salt Lake dominates this landscape in Box Elder County, showing the shifting western shoreline as it appeared in the early 2020s. This specific survey area highlights the vast expanse of the northern basin, where the water meets the expansive salt flats and desert terrain typical of northern Utah's terminal lake system. The map serves as a contemporary record of the shoreline's edge, documenting the boundary where the shallow waters of the Great Salt Lake transition into the surrounding alkaline basins. Researchers can observe the subtle elevation contours and drainage patterns that characterize this remote portion of the lake bed, providing a modern baseline for studying the hydrological changes and geographic isolation of the region's unique desert environment.