2014 Map of Chalk Knolls

About this map

Tule Valley dominates this arid landscape in the west-central portion of the state, where the open basin floor meets the rising terrain of the Confusion Range in the south. The area is defined by its water scarcity and geographic isolation, with life and movement centered around discrete points such as Willow Spring, Tule Spring, and South Tule Spring. These perennial sources likely served as critical watering holes for ranching and transit throughout the region's history.