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2017 Map of Deer Creek Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Deer Creek Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dixie National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this Garfield County map, centered on the complex drainage systems of Boulder Mtn. The terrain is marked by a dense concentration of alpine lakes and reservoirs, including the namesake Deer Creek Lake and Moosman Reservoir. These water sources supported seasonal livestock grazing operations, as evidenced by named clearings like Kings Pasture, Baker Pasture, and Haws Pasture.

A network of historical paths facilitates movement across the ridges and draws, including the Great Western Trail and E Boulder Trail. Significant elevation changes are noted at The Baldys and The Terrace, while water flows from Gresham Spring into the network of creeks like Pleasant Cr and W Fork Boulder Cr. The presence of Sawmill Point hints at past timber harvesting efforts in these high timberlands.