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2017 Map of Flaming Gorge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Flaming Gorge Reservoir dominates the northern half of this landscape, its waters filling the canyons where the Green River once flowed through the Ashley National Forest. This 2017 survey details a high-elevation environment defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the shores of Linwood Bay and Lucerne Valley up to the high peaks of Bare Top Mtn. The terrain is marked by significant geological formations such as the Boars Tusk and the steep walls of Red Canyon.

Outdoor recreation and forest management are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the network of trails including the Canyon Rim Trail, Canyon Rim Snow Trail, and the Swett Ranch Ski Trail. The map also captures numerous drainage features such as Carter Creek and North Skull Creek, alongside landmarks like Gold Point and Eagle Basin, providing a precise look at the Utah-Wyoming border region as it appeared in the late twenty-tens.