2011 Map of Trout Creek SW

About this map

Snake Valley dominates this arid landscape of western Millard County, where the desert floor is defined by seasonal water systems and rare springs. In the eastern portion of the sheet, the expansive Salt Marsh Lake serves as a natural catch basin, while Coyote Spring marks a critical water source to the northwest. The terrain is shaped by the presence of the Deep Creek Range, with runoff paths like Tungstonia Wash, Sulphur Wash, and Pleasant Valley Draw carving through the basin. Human presence is limited to a sparse network of unpaved routes, including Pleasant Valley Rd and Gandy Rd, which facilitate movement through this remote part of the Great Basin. This 2011 survey records the hydrology and topography of a region where access and survival have long been dictated by the location of springs and the passability of seasonal washes.