2023 Map of Garfield Basin

About this map

Garfield Basin serves as the focal point for this high-altitude survey within the Ashley National Forest and High Uintas Wilderness. The drainage patterns of the Duchesne County high country are clearly defined here, with Garfield Creek and Yellowstone Creek carving through the glaciated terrain. The map documents an intricate network of alpine water bodies, including Tungsten Lake, Five Point Lake, and the Swasey Lakes, which are connected by established backcountry routes. Navigational challenges of the era are visible through named mountain crossings such as Tungsten Pass and Bluebell Pass. The presence of the Uinta Highline Trl and the Yellowstone-Creek-Yellowstone Trl illustrates the preservation of traditional pack routes that continue to facilitate movement through the high basins and around features like Swasey Hole.