2020 Map of Pyramid Knoll

About this map

Ferguson Desert dominates the western half of this Millard County landscape, where the open basin gives way to a complex series of knolls and canyons to the east. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by Probst Pond and the Ecks Knoll Reservoir, which capture runoff in a terrain otherwise defined by seasonal drainage systems like Deadman Wash. The topographic relief is punctuated by distinct landmarks such as Pyramid Knoll, Shotgun Knoll, and the high point of Hawks Nest. Accessibility through this remote section of Utah is provided by Chrystal Peak Rd and Cowboy Pass Rd, which skirt the edges of deep cuts like Road Canyon and Jackson Canyon. This survey provides a clear look at how topography dictates the placement of essential water resources and transit corridors across the high desert.