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1968 Map of Promontory Point

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Great Salt Lake dominates this 1960s perspective of the terminal point of the Promontory Mountains, where the industrial infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad meets the water. The engineering marvel of the Lucin Cutoff traverses the southern edge of the peninsula, supported by a network of specialized facilities including a Pumping Station, Gaging Sta, and a substantial Elevated Flume near Saline. This map details the intersection of transportation and natural resource extraction, as evidenced by several Salt Evaporators and an expansive Mud Flat that separates the rising peaks from the shoreline. Further south across the water, the northern tip of Fremont Island is visible, while local activity is noted by a Landing Strip and a Jeep Trail winding through the uplands. The landscape is a stark mix of high-altitude Prospects and sea-level industrial outposts at the historic Promontory Point.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain