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2014 Map of Heller Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Heller Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ashley National Forest covers the majority of this high-altitude landscape in Duchesne County, where the topography is defined by deep incisions like Dark Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. Human activity is concentrated along the arterial Yellowstone Rd and High Line Rd, which connect remote outposts such as Jefferson Park and the Dry Gulch Cattle Camp. The map documents a rugged hydrology shaped by the Uinta River and numerous drainages like Dry Gulch Creek and Spring Br Creek, which are critical for the region's ranching and recreation.

Water management is evident through features like Cedar View Reservoir and Dry Gulch Spring Number 3, supporting the sparsely populated flats and ridges. To the south, the terrain descends toward John Starr Flat, while landmarks such as Washs Nipple and Tower Ridge provide distinct navigational points. Infrastructure in this era remains focused on access to natural resources and forest management, illustrated by the presence of Clover Creek Bridge and the Big Spring Recreation Area.