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2011 Map of Deer Creek Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Deer Creek Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Boulder Mountain dominates this landscape in Garfield County, defining a complex drainage system of high-altitude lakes and meadows. The map documents a geography heavily shaped by water management and grazing, with several man-made impoundments including Oak Creek Reservoir, Kings Pasture Reservoir, Moosman Reservoir, and West Fork Reservoir situated among the natural basins. Named pastures such as Baker Pasture and Kings Pasture indicate the historical importance of seasonal high-country grazing in this part of Utah.

The hydrological network is anchored by East Fork Boulder Creek and West Fork Boulder Creek, which gather water from numerous glacial-carved features like Crater Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Noon Lake. Local nomenclature reflects both the rugged environment and early land use, seen in names like Sawmill Point, The Baldys, and Stink Flat. This 2011 survey provides a contemporary view of these remote resources, documenting the forest roads and trails used to access the backcountry, including portions of USFS Rd 1782 and USFS Rd 165.