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2020 Map of Lakeside

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lakeside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Southern Pacific Causeway cuts a stark horizontal line across the Great Salt Lake, connecting the settlement of Lakeside with the remote point of Tresend. This industrial artery defines the northern edge of the map, where the railroad corridor meets the shoreline. South of the tracks, the topography rises sharply into the Lakeside Mountains, a complex terrain of ridges and passes. Notable natural landmarks such as Aardvark Arch and The Gillespies suggest a weathered, intricate landscape carved by the elements.

Evidence of local navigation and land use appears in the network of secondary routes like Lakeside Rd and Scad Ridge Rd, which provide access to interior features like Fixit Pass and Gillespie Pass. The transition from the open waters of Clear Water Cove to the elevated prominences of Death Ridge and Cave Ridge illustrates the dramatic verticality of the West Desert's eastern edge. This survey captures the intersection of heavy rail infrastructure and the isolated, rocky geography of Box Elder County.