2011 Map of Hickman Knolls

About this map

Skull Valley defines the arid character of this Tooele County landscape, where the topography is shaped by wide desert basins and isolated geological formations. The eponymous Hickman Knolls rise from the valley floor in the southeast, serving as a distinct navigational landmark in an otherwise open terrain. Water resources are scarce in this part of the Great Basin, evidenced by the presence of Hatch Well in the southwest corner. The 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparse network of local roads and 4WD tracks that traverse the valley, indicating the area's continued use for ranching or remote transit rather than dense settlement.