2020 Map of Thatcher Mountain

About this map

Thatcher Mtn and the Blue Spring Hills dominate the western portion of this Box Elder County landscape, creating a sharp topographical contrast with the irrigated agricultural flats to the east. The communities of Bothwell, Thatcher, and Penrose are situated along the interface where the higher desert terrain meets the managed water systems of the Highline Canal and W Canal. This irrigation network is essential to the local economy, supporting the organized grid of farm roads such as W 10400 N and W 11200 N. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Bothwell Cem, Valleyview Cem, and Penrose Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists. The map also documents natural water sources like Burnhope Spring and Peterson Pond tucked into the draws and lowlands of the valley.