2020 Map of Messix Peak

About this map

The eastern shores of Great Salt Lake meet the steep western slopes of the Promontory Mountains in this high-altitude desert environment. The landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the vast expanse of Rozel Bay and the jagged elevation of peaks like Mt Tarpey and Messix Peak. Between these landmarks, Rozel Flat provides a level transition from the water's edge to the foothills, where numerous drainages such as Messix Canyon, Maple Canyon, and Broadmouth Canyon have carved paths through the limestone. Remote infrastructure is minimal, marked primarily by the Fort Ranch Airport in the north and the solitary path of N Big Valley Rd W. Natural water sources, critical in this arid terrain, are represented by Rose Spring and Indian Springs, which seep from the base of the mountains toward the salt flats.