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2020 Map of Birdseye

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Birdseye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Thistle Cr flows through the central canyon of this Utah landscape, providing a vital water source in the high country between the Uinta National Forest and Manti-La Sal National Forest. The small settlement of Birdseye sits at the junction of Birdseye Rd and the primary north-south highway, serving as a landmark in a terrain defined by steep ridges and named draws. To the west, the massive bulk of Loafer Mtn and Santaquin Peak dominate the skyline of the Wasatch Range, where elevation gains are marked by features like Loafer Ridge and Mahogany Ridge.

Local history and land use are etched into the nomenclature of the hollows and springs. Features such as Old Cart Hollow, Peery Mill Spring, and Gardner Hollow suggest the legacy of early ranching and timber activities. Trails and secondary roads like Bennie Creek Rd and the Blackhawk Loop connect these remote points, while the southern reaches of the map near Pines and Soap Flat transition toward the broader valley floors.