2014 Map of Lakeside

About this map

Lakeside sits at a critical junction of the Southern Pacific Causeway on the western shores of the Great Salt Lake. This 2014 survey documents the stark interface between the industrial rail corridor and the dramatic topography of the Lakeside Mountains. The terrain transitions from the low-lying waters of Gunnison Bay and Gilbert Bay into complex ridges and peaks including Scad Ridge, Death Ridge, and the distinctive Lakeside Butte. This map reveals a landscape defined by its rail-driven settlement at Lakeside and the nearby siding at Tresend, illustrating how infrastructure was carved into the edge of the desert. Natural landmarks like Aardvark Arch and The Gillespies provide specific points of interest for those studying the physical geography of the Great Basin. The presence of named features like Fixit Pass and Gillespie Pass suggests a history of overland movement through the hills that border the inland sea.