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1972 Map of Public Shooting Grounds

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Public Shooting Grounds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and the surrounding Public Shooting Grounds dominate this 1972 orthophotomosaic, capturing the intricate wetlands of Box Elder County during a period of significant water management. This map provides a clear view of the complex hydrology near North Bay, where the Hull Canal and Mollys Stocking Canal navigate the marshy transition toward Great Salt Lake. The orthophoto format reveals the literal texture of the landscape, from the crystalline surfaces of Pintail Lake and Widgeon Lake to the stark, white expanses of Alkali or Mud flats.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain by the Old Railroad Grade, which cuts a straight line across the marshes northeast of Little Mountain. Local landmarks like Painted Rock and Connor Springs anchor the northern boundary, while a network of smaller water bodies such as Spires Lake, Duck Lake, and the Crocker Lake cluster illustrate the seasonal variance of this shoreline environment.