2011 Map of Deseret Peak West

About this map

Deseret Ranch and other established ranching outposts such as Island Ranch and Hatch Ranch define the human footprint in this corner of the Tooele County landscape. Situated along the western approach to the high country, the terrain is marked by a series of dramatic drainages including Big Creek Canyon and Antelope Canyon that descend toward the valley floor. To the east, the elevation climbs toward the prominent Deseret Peak, where the geography becomes defined by alpine features like South Willow Lake and the various forks of Lost Creek. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the specialized land use of the area, where the vast open spaces are punctuated by named canyons like Dry Canyon and the notable Indian Hickman area, reflecting the long-standing intersection of high-desert ranching and the steep topography of the Stansbury Mountains.