1965 Map of Heller Lake

About this map

Ashley National Forest and the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation meet in this high-altitude landscape of Duchesne County. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems including Timothy Creek, Dry Gulch Creek, and Cottonwood Creek, which flow southward from the higher elevations of Jefferson Park. Human activity in the mid-1960s is centered on seasonal land use and water management, evidenced by the Dry Gulch Ranger Station and the Dry Gulch Cattle Camp. The Cedar View Reservoir serves as a significant hydraulic feature near the eastern boundary, while recreational access is highlighted by the U-Bar Ranch Campground and Big Spring Recreation Area. A series of pack trails and jeep trails connect these remote points, traversing landmarks like Washs Nipple and the expansive John Starr Flat.