2017 Map of Red Tops

About this map

The House Range dominates the central topography of this Millard County landscape, a region defined by dramatic elevation changes and volcanic features such as the Lava Dam. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey record reveals a desert environment managed for water resources, with the Steamboat Pass Reservoir and Johnson Pond serving as critical collection points in an otherwise arid expanse. The map follows the passage of Red Wash and Steamboat Wash, which carve through the terrain near landmarks like Steamboat Mtn and the Red Tops. Transport across this portion of the Great Basin is limited to primitive routes like Tule Valley Rd and Steamboat Pass Rd, highlighting the isolation and topographic challenges of the Steamboat Pass area and the adjacent Black Hills.