2014 Map of Salt Mountain

About this map

Iosepa Cem sits at the base of the Stansbury Mountains, serving as a poignant marker of the historical Polynesian settlement in the high desert of Tooele County. This arid landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the timbered heights of the Wasatch National Forest. Strategic water sources like Horseshoe Springs, Delle Springs, and the marshy Kanaka Lake have dictated land use for generations, supporting cattle operations at Delle Ranch and Deseret Ranch. Transportation follows the path of least resistance along Skull Valley Rd, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by a complex network of drainages including Big Granite Canyon, Monument Canyon, and Chokecherry Canyon. The prominent height of Salt Mtn provides a central landmark in this basin-and-range terrain.