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2011 Map of Erickson Knoll

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Erickson Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Erickson Knoll and the surrounding high desert of Tooele County are defined by a long history of mining and livestock ranching. The 2011 topography reveals a landscape scarred by mineral exploration, with sites such as the Utah Mine, Flying Dutchman Mine, and Copper Jack Mine concentrated near the canyons of the Sheeprock Mountains. These operations, alongside the Clinger Mine and Hilltop Mine further north, underscore the geological importance of this corridor for prospectors.

Remote outposts like Wright Ranch, Black Ranch, and Ekker Ranch anchor the region's agricultural footprint, connected by primitive routes such as Erickson Pass Rd and W Oak Brush Rd. The drainage network, including Elderberry Creek and Black Crook Creek, directs seasonal flow from peaks like Black Crook Peak down toward the valley floor, illustrating the stark environmental conditions managed by those who settled this corner of Utah.