2023 Map of Jericho

About this map

Jericho sits as a lonely outpost along the Union Pacific Rd at the northern edge of the Tintic Valley. The landscape is dominated by the contrasting heights of the East Tintic Mountains to the northeast and the Gilson Mountains to the south. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of transportation corridors through this high desert region, where historic rail lines and contemporary routes like Rte 1812 follow the natural contours of the valley floor. Water features are sparse in this arid environment, defined primarily by ephemeral drainages such as Tanner Creek and the deep cut of Wash Canyon. The layout of local roads, including Gilson Basin Rd, suggests a landscape used for rangeland and passage between the high peaks of the Great Basin.