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2017 Map of Smelter Knolls West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Smelter Knolls West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Detroit Mountains and Little Drum Mountains anchor the arid landscape of this Millard County interior. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey representation reveals a high-desert environment defined by isolation and specialized infrastructure, where water management is crucial for survival. Points of interest include Greener Reservoir in the north and the Smelter Knolls Reservoir further south, suggesting localized efforts to capture runoff in this basin and range geography.

Surface activity is primarily defined by a network of industrial and maintenance roads, including Smelter Knoll Rd and Racle Corp Maint Rd. These routes, along with various utility maintenance paths like I P P Maint Rd, point to modern resource management or energy transmission across the desert floor. The namesake Smelter Knolls rise distinctly in the east, while the southern margin is marked by the Chalk Knolls, providing essential landmarks for navigation in the open terrain.