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2017 Map of Locomotive Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Great Salt Lake dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, where the waters of Spring Bay meet a complex network of wetlands and springs. The northern terrain is defined by the historic transportation corridor of Old Railroad Grade Rd, which traces the former path of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the salt flats. This area, known for its namesake Locomotive Springs, serves as a critical hydrologic interface where fresh water emerges from the base of highlands like Indian Hill.

A series of named water features, including West Locomotive Spring, Baker Spring, and Bar M Spring, feed into an intricate system of sloughs such as West Locomotive Slough and Baker Slough. These desert springs create isolated aquatic environments, supporting West Lake and East Lake amidst the arid Basin and Range province. The map also details local access via Locomotive Springs Rd and the Locomotive Springs Loop.