The Rock Hounding Area defines the high-desert character of this Juab County landscape, reflecting the region's popularity with geological collectors and outdoor enthusiasts. In this remote section of the Utah desert, the terrain is dominated by the Picture Rock Hills and the southern slopes of Keg Mountain, where water management is critical to the local geography. Rare water sources are carefully mapped, including the Kane Spring to the north and two small catchments: the Lower Topaz Reservoir and the Picture Rock Reservoir. These features, along with the extensive Picture Rock Wash, suggest a landscape where seasonal drainage dictates movement and land use. The Weiss Hwy serves as the primary corridor through this open country, providing a modern link across the arid basins and around the high ground.
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1885 · Sevier Desert
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Fish Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1910 · Fish Springs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Dugway Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Dugway Range
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Topaz Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Picture Rock Hills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000