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2014 Map of Desert Mound

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Desert Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Desert Mound formation stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, where the flat expanse of the Escalante Desert meets the rising terrain of the Harmony Mountains. This topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the alluvial plains of Oak Springs Flat to the prominent peaks of Iron Mtn and Mt Claron. The map illustrates a region where water is a scarce and vital resource, noted by features like Big Hollow Wash and the eponymous Oak Springs.

Modern infrastructure, including Ut-56 and Bumblebee Rd, skirts the southern highlands, while older routes such as Neck Pipe Line Rd and Burn Rd trace the contours of the Antelope Range. The presence of Neck of the Desert and the Eightmile Hills highlights the transition between the valley floor and the surrounding mountain ranges, documenting the complex geomorphology that has historically drawn interest to this corner of Iron County.