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1965 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Manti La Sal National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where high-altitude plateaus and deep canyons define the Utah wilderness. The map documents a rugged interior managed for both natural preservation and seasonal use, evidenced by the presence of the Mt Baldy Guard Station and the Grove of the Aspen Giants Scenic Area. Water management is central to the area's utility, with several catchments like Patton Reservoir, Newfield Reservoir, and the Town Reservoir providing critical resources in the high country.

Cattle ranching and mountain transit are visible through features like Wildwest Pasture, Bob Arthurs Flat, and numerous jeep trails navigating the breaks of Sixmile Canyon and Birch Canyon. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Metcalf Spring and Hougaard Fork, reflecting the early 20th-century history of land use in Sanpete County. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations, including the White Ledges and the summit of Black Mtn.