2011 Map of Barker Reservoir

About this map

The high plateau country of the Escalante Mountains is defined by an intricate network of water management and high-elevation basins. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape where natural features like Sink Holes and Dougherty Basin exist alongside a series of engineered reservoirs including Barker Reservoir, Long Willow Bottom Reservoir, and the Joe Lay Reservoir. The presence of the White Ranch and named locales such as Whites Flat and Whites Cove suggest a history of grazing and ranching operations that relied on these carefully managed water sources. The map captures the infrastructure of the area, from the Barker Dam to the Barker Reservoir Campground, highlighting its dual role for resource management and mountain recreation. Drainage systems like Antimony Creek and North Creek carve through the terrain, connecting the high lakes to the valley floors below.