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2001 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

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Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the plateau topography breaks into complex drainages like Funks Canyon and South Fork Manti Canyon. The map reveals a highly managed timber and grazing environment at the start of the 21st century, punctuated by significant landmarks like the Grove of the Aspen Giants Scenic Area. Water management is central to the area's utility, with several named impoundments including Newfield Reservoir, Town Reservoir, and Patton Reservoir supporting local needs.

Elevations rise sharply to Black Mountain and Mount Baldy, while lower-lying areas like Lower Ranch Flat suggest long-standing land use patterns. Modern recreation and historical access routes converge at the Pinchot Trailhead Upper Grapeen Trail, illustrating the forest's role as a transition point between the rugged peaks and the Sanpete Valley. The presence of the Sheep Trail and numerous springs like Metcalf Spring further highlights the area's legacy of high-country ranching.