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1962 Map of Dry Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Dry Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Ashley National Forest and the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation converge across this landscape, defined by high-altitude drainages and significant topographic relief. The Rock Creek corridor serves as a central artery, winding through the heart of the quadrangle and past the Indian Ranger Sta. The mapping reveals a remote region managed for forest and tribal resources, with several high-elevation basins such as Lower Basin and McAfee Basin providing natural landmarks for navigation.

A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access to the backcountry, connecting localized points of interest like Mountain Sheep Pass and the water sources at Pigeon Water Spring and Birch Spring. The survey marks several Prospect sites, indicating geological exploration in the vicinity of Dry Mountain, while the inclusion of the Gaging Station on the creek suggests the importance of water management and monitoring in this rugged section of Duchesne County.