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2014 Map of Locomotive Springs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Locomotive Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Locomotive Springs and the surrounding wetlands define this landscape on the northern edge of the Great Salt Lake. This 2014 survey documents a complex hydrological environment where freshwater springs meet the saline basin, forming distinct features like West Lake and East Lake. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage channels including W Locomotive Slough, Baker Slough, and Sparks Slough, all flowing toward the expansive Spring Bay.

Rising above the flat marshes, Indian Hill provides the primary topographic relief in an otherwise level expanse. Human infrastructure is limited to primitive routes such as Locomotive Springs Rd and the Locomotive Springs Loop, reflecting the area's role as a managed wildlife and water resource zone. The map provides a precise look at the intricate transition between named springs like Teal Spring and the vast salt flats of the basin.