1983 Map of Terrace Mountain East

About this map

Terrace Mountain dominates the western portion of this 1983 topographic survey, its steep contours and ridges rising sharply from the surrounding terrain. To the east and south, the landscape shifts dramatically into the expansive Mud Flat, a vast level area of the Salt Lake Desert. The transition between the high ground and the flats reveals a complex series of drainage patterns and bench-like features that give the mountain its name. This survey, conducted by the Usgs and NOS/NOAA using 1973 aerial photography, documents the isolated environment of Box Elder County during a period of modern cartographic refinement. The map focuses on the physical geography of this arid region, illustrating the stark contrast between the elevated mountain mass and the floor of the Great Salt Lake Basin.