2014 Map of Sunset Pass

About this map

The North Promontory Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Box Elder County, where the topography is defined by the sharp rise of Cedar Ridge and the natural corridor of Sunset Pass. In the southeast corner, the map captures a portion of the Golden Spike National Historic Site, marking the critical junction where the first transcontinental railroad was completed. The drainage patterns of Sand Hollow and the presence of Hereford Spring suggest the vital role of water management in this arid grazing and transit region. A network of rural routes, including Salt Wells Rd and Sunset Pass Rd, traces the movement of people and livestock through these isolated basins and across the mountain gaps.