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1972 Map of Elephant Knoll SE

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Elephant Knoll SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Wendover Air Force Range dominates the northern landscape of this 1970s orthophotomap, where the arid basin floor meets the shifting Sand Dunes. The terrain is defined by dry drainage systems such as Deep Creek and the meandering Tank Wash, which cut through the salt flats and Alkali or Mud expanses typical of the Tooele County desert. To the south, Wilson Hill rises above the valley floor, providing a rare vertical landmark in a region characterized by sparse vegetation and harsh mineral deposits.

Local history and archaeology are represented by the Garrison Monster (Site) and an isolated Corral, suggesting a history of both ancient occupation and more recent, albeit limited, ranching activity. A few scattered Prospect sites and a lonely Trail trace the paths of early mineral exploration through these remote flats. This survey provides a unique photographic perspective on the land before modern developments, showing the raw geological textures of the Utah desert.