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2014 Map of Tangent Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tangent Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Hogup Mountains topography dominates this 2014 survey of northwestern Utah, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and desert drainage patterns. High points such as Tangent Peak and Scorpio Peak anchor the ridgelines, providing a clear view of the complex terrain that characterizes the Great Salt Lake Desert region. The map tracks the passage of water through Big Wash, illustrating the seasonal hydrography of this arid environment.

Transportation through these barriers is limited to a handful of established routes, primarily focused on the natural gaps between peaks. Grounded in the Public Land Survey System, the map details access via Big Pass Rd and Middle Pass Rd, which navigate around Big Pass and Shelter Mountain Pass. These corridors represent the primary means of traversing the high country between Shelter Mtn and the surrounding summits in Box Elder County.