Loading map...

2011 Map of Dry Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dry Mountain and Mount Albert anchor this high-elevation landscape in Duchesne County, where the terrain is defined by deep drainages and isolated basins. The central artery of the region is Rock Creek, which flows south through a series of steep canyons and flats, including Daniel Flat and Sadies Flat. The presence of several named gaps, such as Farm Creek Pass and Mountain Sheep Pass, suggests the historical routes used to navigate this complex topography between the basins.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, with Summit Lake and a network of springs like Birch Spring, Currant Spring, and Gooseberry Spring providing vital points of reference. The road network is sparse, primarily consisting of the Rock Creek Rd and Pigeon Creek Rd, illustrating the area's character as a managed wilderness and grazing land. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of these natural features before significant modern development or environmental shifts altered the high-country landscape.