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2017 Map of South Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

South Mountain stands as the central topographic anchor of this Tooele County landscape, dividing the northern reaches of the Tooele Valley from the southern expanse of Rush Valley. The settlement of Stockton sits at the base of the mountain's eastern slopes, situated near the distinctive Stockton Bar geological formation and the edge of Rush Lake. This area was a significant corridor for early western travel, evidenced by the presence of the Mormon Trl and later the Pacific Rail Rd, which follows the valley floor.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid terrain, with Box Elder Wash to the north and Hickman Cr flowing from the canyons. Local landmarks such as Indian Hill and the Warm Spring located south of the mountain provided essential points of reference for residents and travelers alike. The map traces numerous canyon systems including East Hickman Canyon, Soldier Canyon, and Welch Canyon, each draining into the surrounding basins through a network of local roads like Silver Ave and Ranch Rd.