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2001 Map of Joes Valley Reservoir

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Joes Valley Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Joes Valley Reservoir dominates this high-elevation landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, serving as a central water feature at the junction of Lowry Water and Indian Creek. The map documents a rugged topography where massive landforms like Middle Mountain and Wagon Road Ridge define the local drainage patterns. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by the Orange Olsen Admin Site and the historic Olsen Ranch near Olsen Bench.

The presence of an Archaeological Site and the winding White Dugway Road suggests a long history of human transit and occupation through these canyons. Recreational infrastructure is concentrated along the western shore, including the Joes Valley Boat Ramp and Joes Valley Pavilion. Away from the main reservoir, smaller water bodies like Academy Mill Reservoir and Grass Flat Reservoir dot the flats, highlighting early ranching and water management efforts in the Utah high country.