2020 Map of Keller Well

About this map

Newfoundland Mountains rise sharply along the western edge of this desert landscape, providing a stark topographical contrast to the expansive salt flats that dominate the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 2020 survey documents a transition zone across the Box Elder Co line, where the high ridges of the range give way to the low-lying basins of the Great Salt Lake Desert. Keller Well is a critical water source located at the base of these slopes, a vital landmark for navigation and survival in this arid interior. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by extreme geography, where the limited presence of named water features like the well dictates the human and biological footprint in the region.