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1967 Map of Garfield Basin

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Garfield Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Garfield Basin serves as the focal point of this 1960s alpine survey, revealing a high-elevation landscape within the Ashley National Forest. The map documents a dense network of glacial lakes and drainage systems, including the Swasey Lakes chain and the secluded Swasey Hole. Significant water bodies like Five Point Lake, Tungsten Lake, and Bluebell Lake are connected by seasonal waterways such as Garfield Creek and Yellowstone Creek.

Navigational routes through this backcountry are marked by a dedicated Pack Trail system that crosses high-altitude saddles, most notably Tungsten Pass and Bluebell Pass. The drainage patterns suggest a complex watershed where Milk Creek and other tributaries begin their descent from the high basins. For those studying the hydrology and recreational development of the Uinta Mountains, the map identifies specific landmarks like Toquer Lake and Little Superior Lake before modern infrastructure altered the primitive character of the region.