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1964 Map of Grass Lakes

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Grass Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Johns Valley forms a broad western corridor on this mid-century topographic record, carved by the winding course of the East Fork Sevier River and its tributaries like Cottonwood Creek and Horse Creek. The landscape transitions sharply eastward into the dense verticality of Dixie National Forest, where the prominent Black Ridge separates the river valley from a high-altitude plateau.

A network of seasonal water sources and small basins characterizes the eastern uplands, including Grass Lakes Cañada and several alpine-style water bodies such as Otter Lake, Bug Lake, and Troll Lake. The surveyor's notes indicate a land primarily utilized for its natural resources and seasonal grazing, evidenced by the presence of a lone Ranch and a web of pack trails and jeep trails navigating the ascent toward Griffin Top. These high-country features, including Mud Springs Point, provided essential landmarks for foresters and ranchers managing the remote Garfield County interior.