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1991 Map of Foote Range

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Foote Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Snake Valley serves as the dominant low-lying feature of this Great Basin landscape, situated between the north-south trending uplands of the Salt Marsh Range and the central Foote Range. The topography is defined by sharp, linear ridges like Cockscomb Ridge and the distinctively named Chevron Ridge, which lead toward the high peaks of the Confusion Range to the east.

Surface water is a critical and sparse resource here, appearing primarily as isolated watering points like Bishop Springs, Twin Springs, and Foote Reservoir. The inclusion of a Guzzler—an artificial catchment used to provide water for wildlife—highlights the arid nature of the Millard County backcountry. In addition to these natural springs, the presence of a Drill Hole and specific benchmark locations like BM X 5137 indicate the intersection of resource exploration and precise geodetic surveying in this desert environment.