2014 Map of Camels Back Ridge SW

About this map

The dry remains of the Old River Bed dominate the western half of this Tooele County landscape, tracing a prehistoric watercourse through the desert floor. This ancient hydrological feature, which once connected northern basins, is framed by the dramatic elevations of Camels Back Ridge to the north and the jagged outcrops of Simpson Buttes to the east. Evidence of modern land use and military-adjacent infrastructure appears in the form of a Tower Grid and established transit routes like Dugway Access Rd and Simpson Buttes Rd. The map illustrates a stark environment where the natural topography of the Great Basin meets the functional requirements of the surrounding range, providing a precise record of the desert's physical and logistical character in the early 21st century.