2011 Map of Craner Peak

About this map

The Lakeside Mountains dominate this arid landscape on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake. This high-desert terrain is defined by a series of dramatic canyons, including Monarch Canyon, Mountain Sheep Canyon, and Vindicator Canyon, which drain toward the salt flats and the lake shore. Human activity in this remote portion of Tooele County is centered on resource extraction and isolated infrastructure. Industrial footprints are visible at the Monarch Mine and the Marblehead Quarry near the base of Black Mountain. The settlement at Rowley and the presence of the Old Wrathall Well suggest the challenges of water management and industry in a region where natural springs, like Craner Spring, are rare. High points such as Jedediah Mountain and Craner Peak offer significant relief above the surrounding Lakeside Valley.