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2002 Map of Big Lake

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Big Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Aquarius Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Dixie National Forest, characterized by a complex network of volcanic tables and glacial depressions. This 2002 revision shows a region defined by its water resources, featuring numerous small bodies of water such as Big Lake, Lake Philo, and the Indian Spr Reservoir. The drainage patterns are clearly visible through features like Branch Pine Creek and Jubilee Creek, which carve through the high terrain.

Historical land use and forest management are evident at the Jubilee Guard Station Historical Site, marking a point of long-term administrative presence in the backcountry. The map also delineates specialized areas like the Loa - Teasdale Ranger District and sections of the Great Western Trail, which provides a corridor for movement across the remote Davis Flat. Named landmarks such as Pelham Knoll and Burr Top serve as essential navigational markers for researchers and surveyors tracking the topography of Garfield County.