2014 Map of Keg Pass

About this map

Rock Hounding Area stands as a primary point of interest in this arid corridor of Juab County, highlighting the region's draw for mineral collectors and geologists. The landscape is defined by the prominent Keg Mtn and the narrow Keg Pass, which serves as a natural transit point through the high desert terrain. A network of unimproved tracks and washes, such as Keg Mining Rd and Pismire Wash Rd, indicates a history of resource extraction and rugged access. Water, while scarce, is marked by seasonal drainages like Slow Elk Wash and Dead Ox Cr, alongside essential desert water sources including Keg Spring and Flint Spring. This 2014 survey documents the isolated character of the West Desert, where named landforms like the Slow Elk Hills provide critical navigation landmarks for those traversing the public lands between mountain ranges.