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2011 Map of Hoyt Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hoyt Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hoyt Peak and its surrounding drainage systems dominate this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by high-elevation water sources and narrow canyons. The South Fork Weber River flows through the northern reaches, fed by high-country tributaries such as Nix Creek and White Pine Creek. To the south, Beaver Creek and the Yellow Pine Campground provide a focal point for the canyon's recreational geography, situated near where Slate Creek and Yellow Pine Creek meet the valley floor.

Evidence of historical land use appears in named features like Shingle Mill Flat, hinting at early timber operations in the basin. The high alpine environment is punctuated by glacial features such as Upper Yellow Pine Lake, Lower Yellow Pine Lake, and Castle Lake, which sit below the shadow of Castle Peak. Tracing the primitive roads and trails through Swifts Canyon and Paulsin Basin reveals the traditional routes used to navigate these remote watersheds.