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2020 Map of Hayden Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hayden Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hayden Peak and Mt Agassiz anchor this high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of Wasatch National Forest and Ashley National Forest meet. The terrain is defined by a series of glacial cirques and basins, most notably the Naturalist Basin and West Basin, which harbor dozens of alpine lakes such as Kermsuh Lake and Amethyst Basin. The division between Summit and Duchesne counties follows the jagged ridgelines, marking a significant hydrological and political divide in the High Uintas.

Outdoor recreation and wilderness travel are the primary human imprints here, with the Uinta Highline trail traversing the eastern slopes and the Hades-Rocky Sea Pass providing a route through the granite peaks. Lower elevations show more varied access, including the Murdock Basin Rd and River Run Atv trail. The map documents a pristine environment where water features like Jordan Lake and Walcott Lake are connected by seasonal drainages, including the Head Of Rock Creek.