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2020 Map of Indian Peaks

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Indian Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Skull Valley and the northern reaches of the Simpson Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Tooele County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the valley floor toward the namesake Indian Peaks and Davis Mtn. In a region where water is the primary constraint on human activity, several isolated sources are identified, including Winter Springs and Toms Spring, which serve as vital points in the arid environment.

Evidence of historical and modern movement through the desert is seen in the path of Simpson Springs Rd, which skirts the mountains. The eastern portion of the sheet transitions into the Wasatch National Forest, where deep drainages like Log Canyon and Rock Canyon cut through the slopes. This 2020 update provides a precise view of the drainage patterns of Government Cr and Lee Cr as they move toward the valley floor.