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1993 Map of South Mountain

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of South Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

South Mountain dominates this portion of Tooele County, serving as a massive physical divider between the Tooele Valley to the north and the Rush Valley to the south. The landscape is a study in mid-century industrial and military utility, most notably defined by the sprawling footprint of the Tooele Army Depot at the northern edge. Resource extraction is evident throughout the terrain, with multiple Gravel Pits, a Quarry, and a Prospect scattered across the foothills and valley floors.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the intermittent drainage of Hickman Creek and Box Elder Wash, which channel seasonal runoff toward the southern expanse of Rush Lake. Geologic and topographic features like Indian Hill, Welch Canyon, and Cow Hollow provide a detailed look at the local relief. The map also delineates the Rush Valley Corporate Boundary, marking the intersection of natural landforms and civic governance during the late twentieth century.