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2020 Map of Black Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Wasatch Plateau dominates this portion of the Manti-La Sal National Forest, where high-elevation drainage systems and managed water resources define the land use. The map reveals a complex hydrologic network, including the Sixmile Ponds, Patton Reservoir, and Newfield Reservoir, which support the surrounding pastoral and forest lands. Settlement is sparse, represented by the Upper Ranch and Lower Ranch, indicating the area's primary role as a seasonal grazing or resource management zone.

Transportation through this high-altitude terrain relies on specialized routes like the Harmon Atv Trail and the Cc Trail #055. Distinctive geographical landmarks such as Rattlesnake Peak, Black Mountain, and the curious Black Hole provide essential orientation points. These features, along with named grazing areas like Julius Pasture and Blue Meadows, highlight a landscape shaped by both natural topography and intentional agricultural utility.