1955 Map of Mouth of Bear River

About this map

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge dominates this delta landscape, where the Bear River meets the Great Salt Lake. In the mid-1950s, the area was defined by a complex network of man-made structures designed to manage the flow of water and silt across the mud flats and marshes. A system of levees carves out distinct water bodies like North Bay and South Bay, reflecting a highly engineered environment for waterfowl conservation and sportsmanship. Small structures such as the Refuge Hdqrs and a Lookout provide operational oversight, while the Duckville Gun Club represents the area's legacy of recreational hunting. The landscape is a transition of water and sediment, featuring landforms like Mushback Point and Rock Island amidst tidal channels and vast salt flats.