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2020 Map of Locomotive Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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 spring-fed channels. The area is defined by its unique hydrology, featuring several distinct water bodies including West Lake and East Lake. These are fed by a series of named springs such as Locomotive Springs, Bar M Spring, and Teal Spring, which drain through a maze of sloughs like Bar M Slough and Sparks Slough.

Evidence of historical transit is etched across the northern terrain, most notably the Old Railroad Grade Rd, which follows a high-ground path above the marshes. This route skirts the base of Indian Hill, the primary topographic landmark in an otherwise low-lying salt flat environment. Modern access is maintained via the Locomotive Springs Rd and a dedicated Locomotive Springs Loop, providing a path through this intricate system of inlets and freshwater seeps at the edge of the great inland sea.