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1965 Map of Heller Lake

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Heller Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Ashley National Forest and the Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation meet across this high-elevation landscape in the mid-1960s. The map illustrates a transitional zone where high mountain hydrology feeds into a complex network of canyons and gulches, dominated by the Uinta River in the northeast and Dry Gulch in the west. Local infrastructure is primarily geared toward resource management and mountain access, evidenced by the Dry Gulch Ranger Station, the Dry Gulch Cattle Camp, and a system of rugged paths including the Cottonwood Trail and several pack trails.

Water management and recreation are central features, centered around the Cedar View Reservoir and the high-altitude Heller Lake. Distinctive terrain features like Washs Nipple and John Starr Flat provide specific landmarks for those tracing historical land use or family names in Duchesne County. The area’s character is defined by its remoteness, with numerous Drill Holes scattered across the flats suggesting mineral exploration in this protected territory.