2011 Map of Death Creek Reservoir

About this map

White Rock Mountain and Burnt Mountain dominate this corner of Box Elder County, where high-desert drainage systems converge toward the Death Creek Reservoir. This 2011 survey documents a landscape of sparse human footprint, centered around Vals Camp and the winding course of Dean Pass Rd as it cuts through Morse Canyon. The hydrology of the region is defined by seasonal water sources like Bull Spring, Dinner Springs, and Toro Spring, which feed into various forks such as Bluff Creek and Mecham Creek. Notable topographic features including Death Valley and the Narrows of Dairy Valley illustrate the complex erosion patterns of the Utah-Nevada borderlands, providing a clear record of the area's natural landmarks and remote outposts used by ranchers and outdoorsmen in the early 21st century.