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2023 Map of Monument Point

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Monument Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Great Salt Lake dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the waters of Spring Bay meet the low-lying alkaline terrain of Salt Wells Flat. The topography is defined by the sharp contrast between the salt flats and the rising elevations of the Hansel Mountains to the north. Historical transportation routes are evident along the northern shoreline, specifically the Old Railroad Grade Rd, which traces a path through this remote portion of Box Elder County.

Hydrological features such as Pothole Springs are located near the geographic marker of Monument Point, providing rare freshwater indicators in an otherwise arid environment. The map also details the transitional geography of Curlew Valley as it descends toward the lake. A network of secondary roads, including the Locomotive Springs Loop and Salt Wells Rd, provide access to this isolated shoreline and the adjacent desert flats.