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1991 Map of Pigeon Mountain

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Pigeon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Pigeon Mountain and the Little Pigeon Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this high desert terrain in Box Elder County. The corridor is defined by the legacy of Western railroading, featuring the prominent Lucin Cutoff running east-west across the flats and the nearby Old RR Grade. This infrastructure supported remote stations and track maintenance in a region where water sources like Grouse Creek are critical but sparse.

Unique technical installations are mapped here, including a Radio Facility and the Astronomical Observation Tunnels located in the western reaches. Evidence of industrial activity is scattered throughout the area, marked by the Lucin Pit and a Gravel Pit near the mountain foothills. The presence of a Guzzler and several wells highlights the ongoing efforts to manage the arid environment for both utility and wildlife.