1996 Map of Burnt Mill Spring

About this map

Yellowstone Creek and the Yellowstone River carve through this high-altitude landscape where the Ashley National Forest meets the northern boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. This 1996 revision documents a specialized high-mountain infrastructure, including the Yellowstone Guard Station and several remote ranching outposts such as Yellowstone Ranch and Crystal Ranch. The map captures a complex water management system vital to the region, featuring the Timothy Creek Reservoir, Mud Spring Reservoir No 3, and a Powerhouse situated near the river. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Flat Top Mountain and the Yellow Ledges, while the presence of a Quarry and Gaging Station reflects the active utility of the land. For historians, the confluence of Swift Creek and the Yellowstone provides a clear look at the hydraulic and administrative boundaries that shaped Duchesne County at the close of the century.