1966 Map of Danish Knoll

About this map

The high plateau of the Manti-La Sal National Forest is defined here by a network of scientific stations and water management infrastructure during the mid-1960s. Research activity is anchored by the Great Basin Experiment Station and the Alpine Experiment Station, while the ridgeline is traced by the iconic Skyline Drive. The landscape is etched with irrigation and water transport features, including the Horseshoe Tunnel and Larsen Tunnel, which move water through the high divides to support the valley below. Notable landmarks such as Danish Knoll, Swedish Knoll, and Elks Knoll suggest the cultural imprint of early settlers in the region. Water remains central to the map's character, with several high-elevation impoundments like New Canyon Reservoir, Petes Hole Reservoir, and Loggers Fork Reservoir scattered among the peaks of Middle Mountain and South Mountain.