2017 Map of Judd Mountain

About this map

The Goose Creek Mountains define the high-elevation boundary where Box Elder County, Utah, meets Elko County, Nevada. This arid, high-desert landscape is marked by essential water sources and seasonal drainages, most notably the Triple Group Springs, Cold Spring, and Rock Spring. Human management of this terrain is evident through infrastructure like Deans Pass Reservoir and South Fork Reservoir, which capture runoff from seasonal creeks like Spring Creek and the East Fork Spring Creek. The map documents a rugged network of travel through the mountains, centered on the strategic Deans Pass and Wagon Box Pass. Historical and modern access is facilitated by the winding Dean Pass Road, which traverses the canyons and ridges of this remote borderland. The topography is dominated by local peaks and deep-cut drainage systems including Morse Canyon and Bluff Canyon.