2020 Map of Knolls SW

About this map

The Great Salt Lake Desert dominates this landscape in western Tooele County, captured in a 2020 survey that reveals the stark and minimal topography of this arid region. The map illustrates a series of low-lying terrain elevations and seasonal basin characteristics typical of the eastern Great Basin. Unlike more developed quadrangles, this area remains defined by its natural geography rather than human infrastructure. The sparse contour lines and lack of named settlements emphasize the vast, open nature of the salt flats. This detailed rendering by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an essential record of the surface elevations and section lines across this distinctive Utah landscape, useful for understanding the geomorphology of the Great Salt Lake Basin.