1968 Map of Monument Point

About this map

Monument Point stands as a prominent overlook where the rugged southern reaches of the Hansel Mts meet the expansive Mud Flat of the northern Great Salt Lake basin. This 1968 orthophotomap provides a rare hybrid view of the landscape, combining traditional topographic contours with aerial photography to reveal the stark texture of Spring Bay and the surrounding alkali terrain. A significant historical alignment is visible here: the Old Central Pacific Grade cuts across the flats, tracing the path of the first transcontinental railroad north of the current Union Pacific line. Hydrological features like Pothole Spring and several Salt Springs punctuate the arid environment, while a Gravel Pit near Salt Wells indicates local industrial activity in this sparsely settled portion of Box Elder County.