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2017 Map of Erickson Basin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Erickson Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wasatch National Forest dominates this section of Summit County, defined by a dense concentration of high-elevation glacial lakes and rugged drainages. The Smith and Morehouse Reservoir sits at the northern edge, fed by Smith and Morehouse Cr which winds through the central Erickson Basin. This area, often referred to as Lakes Country, features a complex hydrological network including Island Lake, Big Elk Lake, and Castle Lake.

Evidence of seasonal land use is visible through the designated Norway Flat Winter and Upper Setting Winter routes. To the south, the headwaters of the N Fork Provo River begin their descent, carving through the landscape near Hidden Lake. Unique topographical labels such as Hells Kitchen, The Deli Dell, and the Shingle Creek Narrows suggest a landscape shaped by distinct geological features and local nomenclature.