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2023 Map of Jacobs Reservoir

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Jacobs Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Dixie National Forest covers this high-altitude landscape on Boulder Mtn, where a dense concentration of small glacial lakes and reservoirs defines the hydrology. The central Jacobs Reservoir and the adjacent Jacobs Valley serve as focal points for a network of backcountry routes, including the Jubilee Trl and the Burr Top Trl. The geography is marked by distinct elevation changes, from the Stairs Slope to the expansive Basin Flats, illustrating the varied topography of the Aquarius Plateau.

Water management and recreation are evident through features like Sawmill Lake and Cuddyback Lake in the south, while the northern reaches include named points such as Riddle Flat and Dark Valley Shelf. This modern survey documents the contemporary trail systems, including the Great Western Trl and various OHV and ATV routes that traverse the Boulder Swale and Dark Valley, providing a clear record of how this portion of Garfield County is accessed and managed today.