1985 Map of Blind Lake

About this map

Boulder Mountain dominates the high plateau of the Dixie National Forest, defining a landscape of alpine basins and dramatic escarpments. This 1985 survey illustrates a wilderness defined by its water management and grazing history, centered on the significant waters of Blind Lake and the Beaver Dam Reservoir. The distribution of named meadows and flats, such as Birch Creek Meadows, Donkey Meadows, and Little Beef Meadows, indicates a legacy of seasonal livestock grazing across this high-elevation terrain. Numerous small lakes and reservoirs, including Dead Horse Lake, Honeymoon Lake, and Jim Larsen Reservoir, are scattered throughout the timbered slopes. The map also captures several distinct geological features like the Cocks Comb in the northeast and the broad expanse of Hickman Pasture, reflecting the complex topography where Wayne and Garfield counties meet.