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1983 Map of Tangent Peak

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Tangent Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Hogup Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Utah, as documented in this 1983 edition. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as Tangent Peak and Scorpio Peak, with several prospects scattered across the slopes, indicating history of mineral exploration in this arid range. These mining-related features are often found near the complex ridgelines and drainages that funnel into Big Wash.

Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by a network of Jeep Trail routes providing access through the passes. Notable navigational points include Shelter Mountain Pass and Big Pass, which served as critical transit corridors through the mountains. A lone Storage Bin and several named landforms like Shelter Mountain provide specific reference points for researchers or those tracing historical access routes through this part of Box Elder County.