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2017 Map of Craner Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Craner Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jedediah Mtn and the Lakeside Mountains dominate this arid landscape along the western margin of the Great Salt Lake. This high-altitude desert terrain is defined by dramatic topographic relief, where steep peaks like Black Mtn and Craner Peak overlook the expansive Lakeside Valley and Craner Flat. The map documents a complex network of backcountry routes, including Lakeshore Way, Lacustrine Way, and the winding Almost Vindicator Rd, which navigate the deep drainages of Vindicator Canyon and Monarch Canyon.

A small hydrologic lifeline, Craner Spring, is situated at the base of the mountains, suggesting the critical importance of water sources in this environment. To the north, the terrain transitions into the mudflats and waters of Carrington Bay, illustrating the fluctuating shoreline of the Great Salt Lake. This 2017 survey captures the remote character of Tooele County, where land use is defined by isolated landmarks like Indian Knoll and the narrow passage at Well Pass.