2014 Map of Craner Peak

About this map

Craner Peak and the Lakeside Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Tooele County, where the terrain descends toward the Great Salt Lake in the northeast. The map illustrates a stark geographic transition from the high ridges of Jedediah Mtn and Black Mtn down into the broad expanse of Lakeside Valley. These mountain ranges are dissected by numerous drainages, including Mountain Sheep Canyon, Vindicator Canyon, and Monarch Canyon, which provide natural corridors through the otherwise challenging elevation. Human activity in this arid region is tied to utility and resource access, marked by the presence of Rowley and a network of specialized routes such as Marblehead Quarry Rd and Gas Line Rd. The significance of water in this environment is underscored by the location of Craner Spring, a vital point of interest near the southern base of its namesake peak.