2023 Map of Rattlesnake Pass

About this map

The high desert corridor of northern Utah is defined here by the gap between the North Hansel Mountains and the North Promontory Mountains. This area centers on the strategic geographic notch of Rattlesnake Pass, a natural gateway for modern transportation following the same basic contours that once guided early travelers through the Great Basin. To the west, the broad Hansel Valley stretches out, drained by the seasonal Hansel Valley Wash, while the lone elevation of Franklin Hill stands as a landmark in the central basin. The mapping of N Hansel Valley Rd and various section-line routes like 26400 N Rd illustrates the grid-based approach to land management in this arid cattle and grazing territory.