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2011 Map of Joseph Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Joseph Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Joseph Peak and Middle Mountain dominate this central Utah landscape, defining a network of high ridges and deep drainages. In this early 21st-century survey, the high-altitude terrain is marked by numerous hollows and peaks, including Lion Peak and Indian Peak, which overlook a series of water management sites such as Chokecherry Reservoir and the Gardner Hollow Reservoirs. These features suggest a landscape managed for seasonal grazing and water retention in an otherwise arid region.

Evidence of local ranching history is preserved at Parker Ranch, situated near Gooseberry Creek. The map documents a complex system of forest and mountain roads, including Rockwood Rd and Watts Mtn Rd, that provide access to remote areas like Coalbed Pass and the broad expanse of Grass Valley. Numerous springs, such as Big Spring and Cave Spring, serve as vital water sources across the canyons, from Horseflat Canyon to Skinner Hollow.