1983 Map of Lucin 4 SW

About this map

The Silver Island Mountains dominate the western portion of this topographic study, rising sharply from the surrounding landscape. The area is defined by its arid, expansive basins, most notably the Mud Flat that stretches across the majority of the quadrangle. A solitary mine and a winding Jeep Trail along the foothills of Crater Island suggest a history of exploration and extraction in this difficult environment. The boundary between Box Elder Co and Tooele Co bisects the southern reaches of the map, while Mud Wash provides a rare drainage feature across the northern flats. This orthophotomosaic-based survey provides a clear look at the geological textures and drainage patterns of the Great Salt Lake Desert, capturing the land just as modern mapping techniques were beginning to refine these remote stretches.