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2017 Map of Jessen Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Jessen Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Utah and Wyoming. The map documents a rugged terrain shaped by complex hydrology, featuring the Lodgepole Canal and S Valley Canal which divert water through the high basins. Cultural landmarks like Dowds Grave and the Neff Ranch provide specific points of historical interest within the wilderness.

Tracing the southern portion of the sheet reveals the historic Carter Military Trail winding through the forest near Sheep Creek Park. This area is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, from the prominent Jessen Butte to the secluded Long Park Reservoir. For researchers, the presence of the Sheep Creek Lake Trail and numerous forest service roads like Forest Rd 218 offers a detailed view of how this remote backcountry has been accessed and managed in the modern era.