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2014 Map of Danish Knoll

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Danish Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Danish Knoll sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Manti-Lasal National Forest, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons and ridges. The map reveals an intricate early 21st-century water management system characterized by the Wasatch Ditch, Larsen Ditch, and Madsen Ditch, which redirect snowmelt across the Wasatch Plateau. Several engineering feats are noted, including the Horseshoe Tunnel, Larson Tunnel, and Ephraim Tunnel, illustrating the vital importance of water rights and conveyance in Sanpete County.

Recreational and landmarks dot the topography, from the Lake Hill Campground near Olsen Canyon to the prominent Skyline Dr traversing the ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features like Jolleys Hole, Dusterburgs Hill, and Olsen Bench. Small alpine water bodies, including John August Lake and the Loggers Fork Reservoir, highlight the remote high-country basins found between Hell Hole Ridge and South Mtn.