2023 Map of Messix Peak

About this map

Great Salt Lake dominates the southwestern portion of this map, where the waters of Rozel Bay meet the shoreline of Rozel Flat. The terrain transitions sharply from these low-lying wetlands and flats into the dramatic elevations of the Promontory Mountains. Significant landmarks including Messix Peak and Mt Torpey define the high ridges, while deep incisions like Maple Canyon and Broadmouth Canyon drain toward the basin. Human infrastructure is sparse in this arid landscape, centered primarily on the Fort Ranch Airport in the northwest and a few vital water sources such as Rose Spring and Indian Springs. The presence of N Big Valley Rd W indicates the primary corridor through the valley floor, providing a modern perspective on the accessibility of this isolated stretch of the Great Basin.