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2014 Map of Desert Mountain Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Desert Mtn and the strategic Desert Mountain Pass anchor this high-desert landscape in Juab County. The region is defined by its arid drainage systems, including Erickson Wash and South Pine Wash, which cut through the open basins between isolated heights. A network of remote desert roads, such as the Weiss Hwy and Golden Hwy, suggests the vital importance of these transit corridors in connecting the West Desert's vast townships.

Surface water is a rarity, marked only by small features like the Coyote Knoll Reservoir near Coyote Knoll. The prominence of the Allison Knolls provides a distinct landmark for travelers navigating the grid of sections that define the Public Land Survey System here. This topographic study reflects the stark utility of the Utah desert at the start of the 21st century, focusing on the essential terrain features and road networks that make movement possible across the sagebrush-covered flats.