2017 Map of Pokes Point

About this map

The Promontory Mountains form the rugged backbone of this landscape, rising steeply above the eastern reaches of the Great Salt Lake. This high-desert terrain is defined by a series of dramatic canyons, including Miller Canyon and North Canyon, which drain toward the shore. Water is a critical and sparse resource here, marked by isolated points like Shaw Spring, Squaw Springs, and Maple Spring. The map documents the point where the mountains meet the water at The Narrows, opening into Bear River Bay. Human activity is primarily limited to the S E Promontory Rd, which skirts the southern and eastern slopes near Pokes Point. This survey captures the topographical isolation of the peninsula, showing the transition from peaks like Lead Mtn to the shoreline landmarks of Lone Rock and the low-lying Boothe Valley.