2014 Map of Burns Knoll

About this map

Escalante Desert terrain dominates this portion of the eastern Great Basin, where the high-desert landscape is defined by isolated volcanic features and arid-land hydrology. The eponymous Burns Knoll and nearby Can Knoll rise above the basin floor, while the foothills of Blue Mtn reach into the western edge of the quadrangle. Local water management is represented by Burns Knoll Reservoir, a critical point of infrastructure in this dry environment. The area is characterized by a sparse but organized road network following historic corridors, notably Pioche Rd and its various branches, including W Pioche Rd and S Pioche Rd. These routes, along with Jockey Rd, indicate the continued importance of range access and movement through this section of southern Utah.