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1991 Map of Round Mountain

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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Utah Test and Training Range North dominates this landscape along the border of Box Elder and Tooele counties. This remote desert expanse is defined by the sharp transition between the low-lying Mud flats to the north and the rising peaks of the Grassy Mountains to the south. The presence of an Observation Tower and the clearly demarcated Military Reservation Boundary underscore the area's specialized role in regional defense and testing during the late 20th century.

Water and topography shape the utility of this arid terrain, with the German Valley Well serving as a vital point of reference in German Valley. To the east, the prominent Tank Ridge leads toward the distinctive peak of Round Mountain, providing significant vertical relief against the surrounding basin. Several Gravel Pits indicate localized extraction efforts, while the vast mud flats reflect the prehistoric lakebed environment characteristic of this part of northern Utah.