1973 Map of Hastings Pass SE

About this map

Skull Valley dominates this landscape in western Utah, captured here through an orthophotomosaic that reveals the intricate textures of the high desert terrain. The arid environment is characterized by the expansive Mud Flat that stretches across the eastern portion of the sheet, where drainage patterns create complex, braided visual rhythms against the valley floor. In a region where water is the primary limiting factor for any human activity, the presence of a lone Well and a Gravel Pit near the southern boundary suggests the minimal but essential infrastructure supporting ranching or transit through this part of Tooele County. This 1973 field-checked study offers a precise record of the land surface before modern developments, showing a landscape defined by its geological features rather than human settlement.