2011 Map of Hastings Pass NE

About this map

Skull Valley defines the arid character of this Tooele County terrain, where the vast salt flats and desert basins of western Utah are mapped in high detail. The landscape is dominated by the seasonal hydrology of the valley floor, where ephemeral water patterns and topographical contours trace the drainage of this interior basin. The inclusion of Delle Springs provides a rare point of freshwater significance in an otherwise salt-crusted environment, marking a critical resource for travelers and wildlife alike. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the corridor of the historical Hastings Cutoff route, reflecting the geographic challenges faced by early transcontinental pioneers through the Great Basin.