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2017 Map of Delle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Lakeside Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this Tooele County region, where the high ridges of Black Mtn drop sharply toward the arid floor of Skull Valley. The small settlement of Delle serves as a critical waypoint along the Interstate 80 corridor, reflecting the area's long history as a transit point through the Great Salt Lake Desert. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Craner Canyon and Right Fork Carter Canyon, which provide natural corridors through the high ground.

Transportation history is written into the desert floor with several specialized routes branching off the main highway, including the Western Pacific RR Rd and Skunk Ridge Rd. These service roads, along with curiously named tracks like Drumstick Rd and Old Nag Rd, suggest a landscape managed for resource access and utility. The map detail highlights the stark contrast between the steep, complex topography of the mountains and the vast, open stretches of the surrounding valley.