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2011 Map of Lookout Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lookout Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The historic path of the Pony Express Rd cuts across the northern landscape of this Tooele County region, passing through the strategic high point at Lookout Pass. This area is defined by the sharp transition between mountainous terrain and the drainage systems that feed the valley floors. Red Pine Mountain dominates the central portion of the map, flanked by numerous steep drainages such as Little Red Pine Canyon and Spring Canyon.

Water management and natural springs appear as critical features in this arid environment, evidenced by labels like Stepladder Trough and the convergence of several ephemeral waterways. A network of secondary routes, including Vernon Rd and W Government Cr Rd, connects the lower canyons to the higher elevations of Lion Hill. This survey provides a modern view of the geographic corridor that once served as a vital link in mid-19th-century transcontinental communication.