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2017 Map of Lakeside

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lakeside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lakeside serves as the focal point for this western shore region of the Great Salt Lake, where the Southern Pacific Causeway cuts a straight line across the water's expanse. The topography is dominated by the northern reaches of the Lakeside Mountains, featuring a series of distinctive ridges and passes including Death Ridge, Fixit Pass, and Gillespie Pass.

Along the rugged shoreline, several notable geographic landmarks emerge, such as Aardvark Arch and the grouping known as The Gillespies. The mapping of Clear Water Cove and Lakeside Butte illustrates the stark meeting of high desert terrain and the saline waters. This modern survey tracks the enduring footprint of the transcontinental rail route as it transitions from the solid ground of Lakeside Rd onto the massive engineering structure of the causeway.