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2020 Map of Iron Mine Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Iron Mine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Iron Mine Mtn stands as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of the Wasatch National Forest, Uinta National Forest, and Ashley National Forest converge. The terrain is defined by complex water management and transportation systems, including the Duchesne Tunnel and the Hades Rhoades Tunnel, which facilitate water movement across the divide. Evidence of early industry and mountain passage is found at Mill Flat and along the various winter trails such as the Mirror Lake Highway Winter route.

Water features dominate the topography, from the headwaters of the Provo River to the high-altitude Iron Mine Lake and Spruce Springs Reservoir. The map illustrates a transitional wilderness where seasonal access is critical, as seen in the extensive network of snow-specific routes and ATV trails like the Phelps Brook Atv Trail. Named features like Cataract Gorge and Rhoades Canyon indicate a landscape carved by significant geological forces, while the Duchesne Monument serves as a distinct commemorative point in the high country.