2017 Map of Willard Spur

About this map

Great Salt Lake dominates the expanse of this coastal wetland and aquatic environment along the eastern margins of Utah’s famous saline sea. The interface between freshwater inflow and the lake is captured through the Bear River Bay and the shallow waters of Willard Spur. This 2017 survey delineates the boundary between Box Elder and Weber counties as it traverses the lake bed, reflecting a landscape defined by seasonal water levels and extensive diking systems designed to manage these critical marsh habitats. The grid-like patterns of these embankments show the human effort to partition and control the hydrology of the bay, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure that supports local bird populations and water conservation efforts in this unique ecosystem.