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2017 Map of Birch Creek Reservoirs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Birch Creek Reservoirs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high ridges and deep canyons of eastern Utah are documented in this detailed 2017 study of the terrain surrounding Birch Creek Reservoirs. Dominated by the northern reaches of the Cache National Forest, the landscape is defined by a series of prominent elevations including Thousand Dollar Ridge, Lewis Ridge, and Strawberry Ridge. These geographical features dictate the flow of numerous water sources such as Randolph Cr, Big Cr, and Birch Cr, which feed the local reservoir system.

Evidence of historical grazing and land use is found in the naming of Woodruff Pastures and Allan Hollow. The transportation network is limited to rugged tracks and the significant Monte Cristo Rd that traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle. For those tracking water rights or land boundaries, the map clearly labels various springs, including Putman Spring, Woodruff Spring, and Limestone Spring, reflecting the essential nature of water management in this arid mountain environment.