2011 Map of Matlin

About this map

Matlin sits within a remote expanse of Box Elder County, where the desert landscape is defined by the broad Matlin Basin and the adjacent Matlin Mountains. The environment here is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Coyote Hill to the northwest and Sheep Mountain to the south. Historically, this area was tied to the expansion of western transportation, as evidenced by the long, straight trajectory of Old Railroad Grade Rd cutting diagonally across the terrain. This road follows the path of a former rail line, indicating the historical significance of Matlin as a point of transit or settlement during the rail era. Water resources in this arid region appear limited to features like the Horse Mountain Reservoir, which serves as a vital marker for local geography and historical land use patterns.