2010 Map of Burns Knoll

About this map

Escalante Desert terrain dominates this corner of Iron County, where the landscape is defined by its wide basins and isolated high points. The namesake Burns Knoll and nearby Can Knoll rise above the desert floor, providing distinct landmarks in an area characterized by its sparse infrastructure. Water management is central to the human footprint here, evidenced by the Burns Knoll Dam and the Burns Knoll Reservoir in the northwest. A strict grid of rural roads and section lines, including Jockey Rd and TV Tower Rd, cuts through the arid brush. The map also captures a portion of Blue Mountain on the western edge, illustrating the transition from flat desert expanses to more elevated, prominent terrain. This 2010 survey reflects a modern era of land use in a region where utility access and seasonal water storage are critical to maintaining desert outposts.