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1971 Map of Ferris Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ferris Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Seminoe Reservoir dominates the landscape of this 1970s topographic survey, where the waters of the North Platte River are impounded within Carbon County. The map details the engineered interface of the reservoir, including a clear Spillway and an irrigation Ditch system to the north. Beneath the surface, underwater contours sourced from 1950 Bureau of Reclamation data provide a rare view of the submerged river channel as it once ran through the canyon.

Away from the water, the terrain is characterized by the arid drainages of Dirtyman Draw and significant geologic features like the prominent Sandstone outcroppings. Human activity is sparse but documented through resource exploration, including a Well and a Drill Hole in the southern reaches. South of the main reservoir, the smaller Ferris Lake provides a distinct landmark for those researching the local geography of the Platte River valley.