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1991 Map of Red Dome

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Red Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The arid landscape of Box Elder County is defined here by the prominent uplift of Red Dome and the surrounding Horse Hills. This 1991 revision of the area illustrates a remote terrain where water management is critical to the survival of local industry, as evidenced by the Pugsley Reservoir and an isolated Corral situated near Alkali Flat. The map provides a detailed look at the geographic transition from the Sand Dunes in the south to the higher elevations of Airplane Hill and Coyote Hill to the north.

A sense of loss is recorded at the Red Dome (Site), marking where a former settlement or facility once stood in the shadow of its namesake peak. The network of primitive 4WD tracks suggests a land primarily used for ranching or exploration, connecting the disparate landmarks across the Matlin Basin. This survey serves as a vital record of the infrastructure and land-use patterns in this corner of the Great Basin during the late 20th century.