1998 Map of Deseret Peak West

About this map

The Skull Valley Indian Reservation occupies the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the arid basin floor meets the steep western slopes of the Stansbury Mountains. Surveyed during the late 1990s, the map reveals a stark contrast between the open flats of Skull Valley and the high alpine terrain of the Wasatch National Forest. Within these heights, the Deseret Peak Wilderness protects the area surrounding Deseret Peak, the highest point on the sheet. Human infrastructure in this environment is sparse, centered primarily on water management as seen with the Aqueduct and various Wells dotting the valley floor. A small Cem (cemetery) is located near the reservation boundary, providing a point of interest for genealogists. The drainage system is defined by seasonal flows in Hickman Canyon, Indian Creek, and Big Creek, which flow westward toward the desert sink.