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2021 Map of Buck Fever Ridge

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Buck Fever Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wasatch National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Uinta County, where the dramatic elevation of Thunderbolt Mtn and the long spine of Buck Fever Ridge define the local topography. This region is characterized by a series of open meadows and high basins, including Jacks Park, Lambs Meadow, and the curiously named Cowboy Cabin Park. These natural clearings among the timber have historically served as crucial markers for stockmen and forest travelers alike.

Water management is central to the northern sections of the map, evidenced by the Murray Ditch and reservoirs like Murray Reservoir and Graham Reservoir Number 1. These features, along with the various branches of Smiths Fork, illustrate the complex system of irrigation and water rights necessary for life in the high Wyoming country. The network of recreational and access routes, such as Gilbert Creek Rd and the extensive Dead Horse ATV trails, highlights the modern use of this rugged federal land for both transit and mountain exploration.