2002 Map of Jacobs Reservoir

About this map

The Aquarius Plateau dominates this landscape, showing a high-altitude wilderness defined by its complex hydrology and dramatic relief. Boulder Mountain rises above a series of distinct basins and draws, including Dark Valley and Broken Draw. The map reveals a high concentration of subalpine water bodies such as Purple Lake, Bakeskillet Lake, and the larger Jacobs Reservoir, suggesting a terrain shaped by glacial action and volcanic history. Administratively, the area is divided between the Loa - Teasdale Ranger District and the Escalante Ranger District within the Dixie National Forest. A network of high-country routes, most notably the Great Western Trail and the Burr Trail, provides evidence of long-standing paths through the backcountry, while family-named landmarks like Mc Gath Lake offer clues for local genealogists and researchers.