White Sand Dunes and shifting desert terrain dominate this corner of Juab County, Utah. The landscape is defined by its expansive wind-blown deposits, including the prominent Sand Hills and the massive landform of Sand Mountain in the southeast. Water is a scarce and vital resource in this arid environment, represented by the ephemeral course of Cherry Creek in the north and the localized Christenson Windmill in the west. This 2010 survey reflects a region primarily utilized for recreation and sparse grazing, anchored by the Sand Mountain Campground which serves as a gateway for those exploring the dunes. The lack of permanent settlements and the reliance on isolated water infrastructure illustrate the enduringly open and unpopulated character of this Great Basin desert landscape.
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1885 · Sevier Desert
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Lynndyl
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Maple Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Cherry Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Rain Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Desert Mtn Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Desert Mtn Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000