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2011 Map of Kelton Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kelton Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kelton Pass serves as a critical geographic gateway in this high-desert corridor between Utah and Idaho. The landscape is defined by the eastern slopes of the Raft River Mountains, where numerous water sources like Emigrant Spring, Crystal Spring, and Duffy Spring indicate the essential points of refuge for travelers and livestock in an otherwise arid environment.

Settlement patterns in the early 21st century remain sparse and focused on ranching, centered around the small community of Hardup and family-named holdings such as Lambert Ranch and Verri Steeds Ranch. The mapping detail captures the intricate drainage network of Tenmile Creek and Birch Creek as they flow from the highlands into the basin. A grid of rural routes, including Cedar Creek Rd and N 46000 West Rd, connects these isolated homesteads and landmarks like Crystal Peak, documenting the persistent agricultural character of Box Elder County.