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2020 Map of Blue Creek Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Sand Creek Elk Refuge and Targhee National Forest dominate this High Desert landscape, defined by volcanic geology and vital water management systems. The map covers a significant portion of the Island Park Caldera and Henrys Fork Caldera, showcasing the unique topography of Big Bend Ridge. A network of water resources, including Blue Cr Reservoir, Sand Creek Reservoir, and the Mikesell Reservoir Number One, supports the local ecosystem and suggests the critical role of irrigation and wildlife management in this corner of Fremont County.

Historically-minded researchers will note the prevalence of natural springs such as Jackson Mill Spring, Griffith Springs, and Sharp Springs, which served as essential landmarks and resources for early travelers. The rugged terrain is accessible via specialized routes like the Big Bend Ridge Trail and several spurs of the Sadorus Hill Rd. Distinctive locations like Free Use Canyon Number 2 and Swamp Hollow provide specific points of interest for those tracing land-use history and natural resource extraction in the region.