2014 Map of South of Big Pass

About this map

Great Salt Lake Desert dominates this arid landscape within Tooele County, revealing a terrain defined by expansive salt flats and minimal topographic relief. The map illustrates a remote section of the western Utah wilderness as it appeared in the early 21st century, centered on the Newfoundland Evaporation Basin. This industrial-scale hydrologic feature highlights the region's historical role in mineral extraction and salt production, where brine is managed across vast, level reaches. The grid system of townships t3n r14w and t2n r14w provides the primary structure for this otherwise feature-sparse section of the desert floor, where traditional landmarks are replaced by the specialized engineering of evaporation ponds.