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2017 Map of Mouth of Bear River

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mouth of Bear River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mouth of Bear River serves as the terminal point where the river meets the northeastern reaches of the Great Salt Lake. This hydrological transition zone is defined by a complex network of marshy bayous and spillways, including Blodgetts Overflow and Bens Overflow, which distribute freshwater into the saline expanse of South Bay. The landscape is a mosaic of wetlands and mudflats, providing a detailed record of the shoreline's shifting morphology near Bear River Bay.

Remote geographical landmarks such as Mushback Point and the intriguing Fish Fossil Rocks sit along the perimeter of these coastal waters. Evidence of previous drainage patterns is visible in the Old River Channel, while Bird Refuge Rd offers one of the few navigational paths through the extensive wetlands. The map provides a precise look at the various inlets like Vallery Bay and Brownlee Bay that segment this unique Utah environment.