2014 Map of Deseret Peak West

About this map

Skull Valley defines the western half of this 2014 survey, where the wide basin meets the rising eastern slopes of the Stansbury Mountains. The landscape is characterized by a transition from the agricultural operations of Deseret Ranch, Island Ranch, and Hatch Ranch along Skull Valley Rd to the protected wilderness of the Wasatch National Forest. Notable geographic landmarks include the high point of Deseret Peak and several major drainage systems such as Big Creek Canyon and Antelope Canyon. The map reveals the intricate network of seasonal watercourses like Middle-Lost Cr and S Lost Cr that carve through the foothills. This USGS record is particularly valuable for documenting the ranching footprints and water management in this arid Utah corridor, including high-altitude features like S Willow Lake and the Upper Spring.