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1968 Map of Messix Peak, 1973 Print
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1968 Map of Messix Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The northern reaches of the Great Salt Lake define the lower margin of this survey, where the water meets an expansive Mud Flat. Rising sharply to the east and north, the Promontory Mountains dominate the horizon, with Mt Tarpey serving as a primary high point. This orthophotomap, based on 1960s aerial photography, provides a rare visual of the shoreline and drainage patterns before later lake level fluctuations altered the salt flats. Water sources in this arid environment are sparse but critical, evidenced by the presence of Rose Spring and a remote Well. Deep cuts into the mountain range, such as Maple Canyon and Broadmouth Canyon, show the primary paths for runoff and seasonal flow toward the basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain