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1950 Map of Dyer Mountain

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Dyer Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Dyer Mines and several open pit mining operations characterize the high-elevation landscape of the Ashley National Forest in this mid-century study. The area centers on the rugged slopes of Dyer Mountain, where extraction sites and infrastructure like the Government Ditch and the Colton Ranger Sta reveal a history of resource management and industrial effort. Traces of past habitation are visible at the Bullionville (Site) and Iron Spring Camp, indicating the transient nature of mountain industry during this era.

Hydrological features are prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the Oaks Park Reservoir in the northwest to the dramatic Brush Creek Canyon Overlook. Numerous springs such as Shelmadine Spring and Bear Spring dot the terrain, feeding into complex drainage systems like Gompers Canyon and Brush Creek. The map also identifies local landmarks like Brush Creek Cave, providing a detailed look at the geographic and geological character of Uintah County.