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2023 Map of Kelton Pass SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kelton Pass SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Curlew Valley basin and the Wildcat Hills define this expanse of northern Utah, showing a landscape shaped by early transportation routes and modern rural infrastructure. A critical landmark for historians is the Old Railroad Grade Rd, which traces the historical path of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the southern portion of the map. This corridor provides an essential reference point for those studying the westward expansion of American rail networks and the remote waystations that once served them.

A network of local roads including Kelton Rd and Wildcat Mountain Rd serves the region, connecting the valley floor to the higher elevations of the hills. The map highlights the intersection of several named routes like W Wildcat Hills Rd and S Wildcat Rd, illustrating how modern access points follow the natural contours of the terrain. This record of the 2020s preserves the spatial relationship between the enduring rail heritage and the contemporary road network of Box Elder County.