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2001 Map of Geyser Peak

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Geyser Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Fish Lake National Forest dominates this high-altitude terrain along the boundary of Sevier and Wayne counties, where the geological transition from Limestone cliffs to the volcanic influence of Geyser Peak is clearly mapped. The landscape is defined by its basins and high plateaus, including the prominent Willow Basin and the wide Garden Basin. These depressions collect water into high-country features such as Floating Island Lake, Meeks Lake, and Morrell Pond.

Tracing the northern edge of Capitol Reef National Park, the survey highlights the intricate drainage systems that feed the Colorado River watershed. From Water Hollow in the north to Salt Gulch in the south, the map details the springs and draws, such as Deer Spring Draw, that supported cattle grazing and forest management at the turn of the 21st century. High-elevation passes like Hogan Pass remain critical transit points across the Tidwell slopes and Windy Ridge.