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2017 Map of Flat Top

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fishlake National Forest and Capitol Reef National Park meet in this high-elevation landscape, where the geography is defined by prominent landmarks like Thousand Lake Mtn and Point Lookout. The terrain is marked by a complex system of drainages and ridges, including Deep Creek Ridge and Polk Creek Ridge, which separate various basins such as McDonld Basin and Sulphur Basin.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, represented by a network of springs and alpine lakes. Notable water bodies such as Deep Creek Lake, Heart Lake, and Round Lake are scattered across the plateau, while named springs like Indian Spring, Chaffin Spring, and Alex Spring provide critical points of interest for historical land use. Primitive routes like the Great Western Trail Loa and the Forsyth Driveway illustrate the long-standing transportation patterns used for grazing and recreation in this part of Wayne County.