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1960 Map of Crystal Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Crystal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Crystal Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this 1960 survey of Millard County, marking the high ground where the Wah Wah Mts meet the Middle Mtn range. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of canyons and knolls, including Pyramid Knoll, Shotgun Knoll, and the striking Bonny Stairs Canyon. Human activity in this arid basin is concentrated around vital water sources and livestock infrastructure, such as Probst Pond and Probst Corral located north of Little Valley.

Remote transportation routes like the Garrison Road and Black Rock Road traverse the terrain, connecting the high desert to the southern edge of the Confusion Range. The presence of the Desert Experimental Range at the southern border indicates the region's importance for agricultural research during the mid-twentieth century, while family-named features like Ecks Knoll and Brecks Knoll provide clues for local genealogical research.