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2023 Map of The Sink

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of The Sink
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pahvant Valley serves as the backdrop for this topographic study, where the arid basin floor meets distinct volcanic and desert landforms. The namesake depression of The Sink and the basaltic flows of The Cinders reveal a complex geological history, punctuated by the striking relief of Bald Mtn and West Mtn. Human modification of this water-scarce environment is visible through the engineered path of the Central Utah Canal, which cuts across the eastern contours to bring water to the valley floor.

Agricultural and rural development is organized along a rigid grid of county roads, including W 6800 North St and N 3200 W, which navigate around natural drainage features like Pioneer Wash and Chalk Creek. This intersection of high-desert terrain—notably the strangely named Devils Kitchen—and the persistent effort to irrigate and settle the land provides a clear picture of modern land management in the Great Basin.