2010 Map of Ninemile Knoll

About this map

Ninemile Knoll serves as a central landmark in this part of Iron County, where the desert landscape is defined by its seasonal water features and scattered infrastructure. The southern reach of the Escalante Desert is characterized by drainage patterns leading to The Sink and the presence of ephemeral water sources like Sand Pond, Mound Pond, and Cactus Pond. This 2010 survey illustrates the modernization of the high desert, with Thermal Rd and S Milford Rd providing access to remote sections of the basin. The terrain transitions toward the south into Black Canyon, while the presence of Dry Willow Spring in the southeast corner marks one of the few named natural water points in this arid stretch, reflecting the ongoing importance of water resources for land management in southern Utah.