2020 Map of Peplin Flats

About this map

Peplin Flats and the surrounding desert peaks of Box Elder County are defined by a network of historical transportation corridors. The Emigrant Trail Rd cuts across the northern landscape, tracing a path used by travelers decades before the arrival of modern infrastructure. This route is mirrored by the Old Railroad Grade Rd, which snakes along the eastern slopes of Peplin Mtn and Crocodile Mtn, marking the path of former industrial rail development in the Great Salt Lake Desert region. Water remains a scarce and vital landmark in this arid terrain, evidenced by the presence of Peplin Pond. These isolated features, including the Baker Hills and Table Mtn, highlight the stark contrast between the flat alkali plains and the elevated ridges that provided the only reliable landmarks for early surveyors and travelers navigating northern Utah.