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1972 Map of Grandaddy Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Grandaddy Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Ashley National Forest and Wasatch National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape defined by the Uinta Mountains. The geography is characterized by numerous glacial lakes, including the prominent Grandaddy Lake, Betsy Lake, and Mohawk Lake, which are interconnected by a complex system of Pack Trails. The presence of the Brinton Meadow Guard Sta and Grandview Transfer Camp suggests a mid-century period of active forest management and seasonal mountain use.

Water management and recreation are evident through features like Fish Hatchery Lake and Splash Dam Lake, while the topography includes distinctive landmarks such as Stone Face and Castle Rocks. The southern reaches of the map transition into river valleys, where the Duchesne River and Swift Creek flow past established recreation sites like Hades Campground and Castle Cliffs Campground. The northern section is dominated by high ridges including West Grandaddy Mountain and East Grandaddy Mountain, separated by the strategic Hades Pass.