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2023 Map of Burns Knoll

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Burns Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Wah Wah Mountains rise sharply along the western edge of this territory, marking the transition into the arid expanse of the Escalante Desert. This high-desert landscape is defined by its subtle topographic rises, including Burns Knoll and Can Knoll, which serve as landmarks in an otherwise open terrain. Water management is critical in this environment, evidenced by the presence of the Burns Knoll Reservoir tucked into the northern contours.

Transportation through the area relies on a sparse network of unpaved routes, such as Jockey Rd and Tv Tower Rd, which follow the natural grades of the basins. The boundary between Beaver and Iron counties bisects the southern portion of the map, illustrating the remote nature of this borderland where ranching and utility access define the human footprint. To the southwest, the elevations of Blue Mtn provide a distinct visual anchor for the region.