2017 Map of Monument Point

About this map

Great Salt Lake dominates the southern half of this landscape, its expansive waters meeting the shore at Spring Bay. The terrain transitions sharply to the north as the Hansel Mountains rise above the basin, creating a dramatic topographical contrast between the lakebed and the upland slopes. A primary feature of historical interest is the Old Railroad Grade Rd, which traces a level path through the Curlew Valley, marking the corridor of former transcontinental rail travel. Near the shoreline, Monument Point serves as a distinct landmark alongside the brackish expanse of Salt Wells Flat. Small water features like Pothole Springs and isolated geological formations such as Lone Rock dot the interface between the arid mountains and the salt-encrusted flats, illustrating the unique hydrology and geology of this northern Utah region.