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1991 Map of Pokes Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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The Promontory Mountains dominate this 1991 survey, their steep canyons descending toward the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake. This specific shoreline environment is marked by the vast Salt Evaporator and the complex waters of Bear River Bay. Human presence is sparse but strategically placed, from the West Side Ranch to the industrial operations at Pokes Point, where several Borrow Pits are located.

Freshwater sources like Shaw Spring, Squaw Springs, and Maple Spring punctuate the arid landscape, while Lone Rock stands as a distinct coastal landmark. The map details a transition between high-altitude terrain at Lead Mountain and the low-lying Little Valley, which features Little Valley Harbor and its associated Gaging Sta. Numerous Prospects and a large Gravel Pit indicate a landscape heavily utilized for its mineral and geological resources during the late twentieth century.