1983 Map of Meadow Spring

About this map

Hogup Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Box Elder County quadrangle, where the steep terrain gives way to the expansive reaches of the Mud Flat. This 1983 survey captures the stark isolation of the Great Salt Lake Desert, characterized by minimal infrastructure and vast alkaline basins. A crucial corridor for transcontinental transit is marked by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which cuts across the southern portion of the sheet. Industrial activity and utility are evidenced by several Borrow Pits and a solitary Landing Strip, likely supporting maintenance or remote operations in this arid environment. The presence of Meadow Spring at the mountain base provides a rare focal point of natural water, while various Jeep Trails and private roads trace the sparse network of movement through the desert floor.