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1986 Map of Tabernacle Hill

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Tabernacle Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Tabernacle Hill dominates this Millard County landscape, representing a volcanic geological history characterized by extensive Lava flows and basaltic features. In the mid-1980s, this area of the Pahvant Valley remained largely undeveloped, defined by its stark geological formations rather than human settlement. The presence of Tabernacle Crater and the surrounding area known as The Cinders highlights the volcanic character of the terrain, while the local industry is represented by a small Cinder Pit near the eastern margin.

Water sources are critical in this arid environment, marked by Jacobs Well and the ephemeral basins of Mud Lake and Clear Lake. The topography is shaped by the elevation of Beaver Ridge to the southwest, creating a distinct boundary between the highland ridges and the valley floor. Primitive access is limited to 4wd tracks and a single Trans Line, reflecting the isolation of this corner of Utah during the late twentieth century.