2014 Map of Needle Point

About this map

Sevier Lake dominates this arid landscape in Millard County, where the desert floor meets the edges of the Great Basin’s terminal drainage systems. The terrain is defined by low-relief landforms and essential water management features, including the Needle Point promontory and the isolated Coyote Knolls. In a region where water is the primary driver of the landscape’s character, several catchments appear, such as Madsen Reservoir, Needle Reservoir, and the Needle Hardpan Reservoir. These structures reflect the ongoing human effort to capture and manage ephemeral flows in a high-desert environment. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when the basin's hydrology remained the central feature of the geography.