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2023 Map of Crystal Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Crystal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Confusion Range dominates the northern reaches of this Millard County landscape, characterized by high ridgelines and the significant crossing at Snake Pass. The terrain transitions southward through Little Valley toward the prominent white tuff formation of Crystal Peak, a landmark that serves as a focal point for the surrounding desert geography. This area is defined by its critical mountain passages, including Crystal Peak Pass and Sand Pass at the northern edge of the Wah Wah Mountains.

Drainage patterns like Sand Wash and the incision of Smooth Canyon illustrate the erosional forces at work across the basin and range province. Further east, the plateau of Table Mtn and the elevations of Painted Rock Mtn provide additional topographical markers. This survey provides a modern accounting of these remote Utah features, showing the network of primitive roads and 4WD tracks that continue to serve as the primary means of navigating this high-desert environment.