2020 Map of Meadow Spring

About this map

The Hogup rail point and the extensive Newfoundland Evaporation Basin define this arid landscape in Box Elder County. This 2020 survey highlights a remote industrial and hydrologic corridor where the Rio Buenaventura Canal cuts across the salt flats. The topography is dominated by the stark rise of Broom Mtn, while the eponymous Meadow Spring provides a rare hydrologic marker in the western flats. A network of utilitarian roads, including Middle Pass Rd and Railroad Siding Rd, provides access to this desolate stretch of the Great Salt Lake Desert, illustrating the intersection of modern salt-resource management and historical rail infrastructure.