2020 Map of Toms Cabin Spring

About this map

Toms Cabin Spring serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of western Box Elder County. The terrain is defined by drainage patterns and seasonal watercourses, including Toms Cabin Cr, Dairy Valley Cr, and the more prominent Grouse Cr. These features have long dictated the movement of travelers and cattle through this arid corridor of Utah. A network of unpaved tracks, such as Death Valley Rd and Keg Springs Rd, provides access across the basin floors and through the gaps between prominent local elevations like The Buttes. The placement of Tom Cabin Rd and S Tom Cabin Rd suggests the historical importance of the spring as a reliable water source in a region where such resources are scarce. This topography illustrates the enduring character of the Great Basin, where land use is inextricably tied to the few available springs and creeks.