White Sand Dunes and the dramatic topography of the Sand Hills dominate this portion of the Sevier Desert landscape in western Utah. The terrain is defined by shifting aeolian features and seasonal drainages like Cherry Creek, which cuts through the northwestern sections. Human movement through this arid environment is traced by a network of unpaved corridors, most notably the Little Sahara Main Road and Sand Mountain Road, providing access to the recreation-heavy dune fields. Historical infrastructure is evidenced by the long straightaways of Telephone Road and Windmill Road, which hint at early 20th-century communication and ranching utility. The map details the complex contouring of Sand Mountain, showing the significant elevations that characterize this well-known geological and recreational landmark.
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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