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2017 Map of Wig Mountain NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wig Mountain NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Great Salt Lake Desert meets the high, rising terrain of the Cedar Mountains in this western Utah landscape. The transition from the flat desert floor to the ridgeline is marked by steep canyons and vital water sources like Cedar Spring and Browns Spring. These springs provided critical stopping points for travel through this arid region, where moisture dictates the geography of human movement.

Transport corridors like the historic Lincoln Hwy and Skull Valley Rd follow the natural contours of the basin, cutting through the landscape alongside drainage features such as Browns Wash Rd. The map details significant landforms used for navigation, including the deep Rydalch Canyon and the natural crossing at Six Horse Pass, offering a clear view of how topography influenced passage through Tooele County.