2020 Map of South Mountain

About this map

Stockton occupies a strategic position at the edge of the Tooele Valley, situated near the geological curiosity of the Stockton Bar, a massive ancient shoreline. This landscape is defined by the stark transition from the elevations of South Mtn down into the expansive Rush Valley. To the south, Rush Lake and the waters of Warm Spring and Clover Cr provide vital hydration in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a network of historic transit routes, most notably the Mormon Trl and Mormon Trail Rd, which follow the western base of the mountains. These pathways, alongside the Pacific Rail Rd corridor, illustrate the long-standing importance of this corridor for travel between the valley floors and the rugged canyons like East Hickman Canyon and Welch Canyon.