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1996 Map of Dry Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Dry Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation boundary cuts across this terrain, marking a distinct division in land management within the Ashley National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its water sources and drainage patterns, where Rock Creek and Pigeon Water Creek carve through the deep hollows and basins. Human activity is largely centered on resource management and navigation, evidenced by the Indian Ranger Station and a Gaging Station positioned near the headwaters.

Mountain travel is dictated by natural gaps like Mountain Sheep Pass and Farm Creek Pass, which provide passage between the drainage of McAfee Basin and the southern slopes of Dry Mountain. These passes and landmarks like Mount Albert served as critical waypoints for early forest rangers and indigenous travelers. To the south, the terrain levels into broader features such as Knolly Flats and Daniel Flat, contrasting with the steep descents of Dick Hollow and Sadies Hollow.