2020 Map of Matlin

About this map

The settlement of Matlin serves as a central point in this arid high-desert landscape of Box Elder County, located along the expansive Old Railroad Grade Rd. This thoroughfare traces the historical path of the First Transcontinental Railroad, illustrating how the infrastructure of the late 19th century continues to define movement across the Great Basin. The terrain is marked by significant landforms including the Matlin Mountains and the broad Matlin Basin, with Coyote Hill rising to the northwest and Sheep Mtn anchoring the southern edge of the survey. Water is a scarce and vital resource here, represented primarily by the Horse Mountain Reservoir. A network of unpaved desert routes, such as Flat Rd and Coyote Hill Rd, connects these remote features, highlighting the isolation and scale of this section of northern Utah.