2023 Map of Indian Springs

About this map

Indian Springs and the surrounding drainage basins define this arid high-desert landscape within the Simpson Mountains. The topography is a complex of deep incisions including Rocky Canyon, Grassy Canyon, and Death Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward the lower flats. Evidence of early transit and land management is visible through Pass Rd and the boundaries of the Wasatch National Forest in the northeast corner. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a region where life centers on isolated water sources like Cherry Springs, Iron Spring, and Antelope Springs. The map also documents the political geography of the eastern Great Basin, showing the shared border of Tooele Co and Juab Co as it crosses the rugged southern terrain near Death Canyon Wash.