2023 Map of South of Big Pass

About this map

The Great Salt Lake Desert dominates this section of western Utah, presenting a landscape defined by expansive salt flats and military oversight. Within this territory lies the Utah Test and Training Range, a significant government installation that occupies a large portion of the desert floor. The map highlights the specialized industrial and hydrological use of the terrain, specifically the Newfoundland Evaporation Basin, which serves as a notable landmark for those studying the regional salt harvesting or water management history. On the eastern edge, the topography shifts slightly as the base of the Newfoundland Mountains enters the frame, providing the only significant elevation in an otherwise level expanse. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the intersection between natural geological features and modern federal land utilization in Tooele County.