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1967 Map of Pigeon Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pigeon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Southern Pacific (Lucin Cutoff) dominates this high desert landscape in western Box Elder County, showing the critical rail infrastructure crossing the Great Salt Lake region. In the late 1960s, this area served as a functional hub for transportation and resource extraction, anchored by the Lucin Airfield and its associated Beacon and Radio Facility. The map captures the physical history of the railroad, marking the Old RR Grade alongside the active tracks, illustrating how the route was refined over time.

Industrial activity is evident at the Lucin Pit and various other gravel operations located near the base of the Pigeon Mountain range. The terrain transitions from the seasonal drainage of Grouse Creek to the prominent rising forms of the Little Pigeon Mountains. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access through this arid basin, connecting remote mining sites and survey points across the Utah desert.