2020 Map of Desert Mountain Reservoir

About this map

Desert Mtn dominates the northern landscape of this Juab County quadrangle, where the high ground drops toward the arid drainage systems of the Great Basin. This 2020 survey highlights the essential role of water management in this desert environment, centered on the Desert Mountain Reservoir and the South Desert Mountain Reservoir. The terrain is defined by seasonal watercourses, including Cherry Cr and the Cherry Creek Wash, which carve through the basins south of the mountain slopes. Access to this remote region is facilitated by the Golden Hwy and a network of secondary routes like Desert Mountain Rd, which snake through the hills and service the local water infrastructure. The map provides a clear picture of the modern land divisions and topographical features that define this isolated stretch of the Utah desert.