1998 Map of Hoyt Peak

About this map

The Weber River and its South Fork carve through the northern reach of the Wasatch National Forest, defining a high-elevation landscape of basins and canyons. Centered on the 10,228-foot Hoyt Peak, this area serves as a significant drainage for the Uinta foothills, with numerous seasonal and perennial flows including Maxwell Creek and Yellow Pine Creek. The small settlement of Samak sits at the southwestern edge, marking the transition from the valley floor into the timbered slopes. Evidence of long-standing recreational and timber use is visible in the placement of the Ponderosa Group Campground and the Shingle Mill Flat. The Mirror Lake Scenic Byway provides the primary transit artery, tracing the path of Beaver Creek and connecting the scattered trailheads and gaging stations that monitor this critical watershed.