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2016 Map of Adams Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Adams Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in the mid-2010s, characterized by the expansive White River Plateau and prominent landforms such as Blair Mountain and Clinetop Mesa. The terrain is a complex network of ridges and drainages, where water sources like Adams Lake and Bugle Lake provide critical reference points. Several springs are identified across the quadrangle, including Boiler Spring, Second Set Spring, and Third Set Spring, indicating the seasonal hydrology of these uplands.

Travel through this portion of Garfield County relies on an established system of paths, notably the Boiler Creek Trail, Spring Creek Trail, and E Elk Creek Trail. These routes navigate around significant obstacles like Tibbetts Ridge and Spring Hill, following the natural contours of Canyon Cr and E Elk Cr. The map captures a moment of modern forest management and backcountry navigation, highlighting the essential water points and named ridges used by those traversing the high country.