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2011 Map of Blue Creek Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blue Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blue Creek Reservoir and a series of managed water systems define this high-country landscape in Fremont County. The terrain is characterized by a sophisticated network of small-scale irrigation and water storage, featuring the Upper Arcadia Reservoir, Lower Arcadia Reservoir, and the tandem Mikesell Reservoir Number One and Mikesell Reservoir Number 2. These basins are supported by numerous structures including the Arcadia Upper Dam and Blue Creek Number Four Dam.

Beyond the reservoirs, the area is dissected by a complex drainage system including Cold Spring Creek, Dewitt Creek, and the Dry Fork. Local landmarks like Swamp Hollow and DeWitt Canyon offer geographical context to the rural road network, which includes Sadorus Hill Rd and July Creek Rd. The prevalence of named springs, such as Bear Wallow Spring and Steele Spring, indicates the vital importance of water sources in this region's historical land use.