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2011 Map of Farm Creek Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Farm Creek Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Farm Creek Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape in Duchesne County, where the transition from alpine terrain to managed water systems is clearly documented. The northern reaches are defined by natural features like Upper Basin and Rock Lake, with deep drainages such as Slide Canyon and Rough Canyon directing snowmelt toward the valley floor. The hydrology shifts from wild mountain streams like West Fork Farm Creek into a sophisticated irrigation network in the south.

Water management is central to the area's utility, as seen in the Little Farm Creek Canal, Farm Creek Canal, and Jepp Thomas Canal branching off near the Duchesne River. These man-made features, alongside landmarks like Red Narrows and Shotnick Basin, illustrate how the region's geography has been adapted for agricultural use. Low-traffic corridors like Farm Creek Rd and Tabby Ln provide the primary access to this quiet corner of the Uinta Basin.