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1998 Map of Erickson Basin

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Erickson Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Ledgefork Guard Sta sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, marking a vital point of oversight for the surrounding Wasatch National Forest. The 1998 revision of the topography shows a complex drainage system where Smith and Morehouse Creek flows toward its namesake Smith and Morehouse Reservoir. The map reveals a dense network of alpine water bodies including North Erickson Lake, South Erickson Lake, and the uniquely shaped Hourglass Lake situated on Norway Flat.

Transport into these basins is facilitated by the Setting Road, providing access to primitive areas like Erickson Basin and the intriguing terrain of Hells Kitchen. To the south, the headwaters of the North Fork Provo River begin their descent through The Dell, illustrating the region's role as a critical watershed. The survey detail highlights the transition from deep canyons like Box Canyon to the broad, lake-dotted flats that characterize this portion of the Uinta Mountains.