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1970 Map of Duck Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Duck Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Overland Trail cuts across this high desert landscape, marked by a Historical Marker that stands near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a region defined by complex drainage systems and energy exploration, evidenced by scattered Drill Hole locations and a Well near the southern boundary. The terrain is dominated by arroyos and gulches, including Coal Gulch and Little Coal Gulch, which feed into the more prominent Muddy Creek.

The eponymous Duck Lake sits in the southwestern corner, providing a rare permanent water feature alongside Antelope Creek. Human activity in this portion of Carbon County is largely industrial and migratory, centered on the historic transportation corridor and modern resource extraction. Landmarks like Pine Butte and various fence lines delineate the open range, while a Gravel Pit near the creek indicates local quarrying operations during this era.