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2014 Map of Pyramid Knoll

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pyramid Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ferguson Desert dominates the western half of this Millard County landscape, a stark expanse of the Great Basin during the early 21st century. The terrain shifts abruptly in the east toward a series of named topographic features and volcanic-like rises, including the namesake Pyramid Knoll and nearby Shotgun Knoll. The scarcity of water in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of engineered catchments and seasonal drainages, such as Ecks Knoll Reservoir and the appropriately named Deadman Wash.

Remote desert infrastructure is limited to long-distance routes that traverse the basin, such as Pine Valley Rd and Snake Pass Rd. These roads connect isolated landmarks like Hawks Nest and Probst Pond, providing a record of the survey and ranching paths that define land use in this part of western Utah. The map also captures the distinct canyons of the eastern slopes, including Road Canyon and Jackson Canyon.