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2017 Map of Lake Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lake Mountain
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 Uintah County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of Lake Mountain meets a complex network of canyons and water sources. The map details an environment defined by its springs and seeps, from Uranium Spring and Mule Hollow Spring in the north to the southern drainage of Little Water. The presence of the Deep Creek Ranch near Crow Creek suggests the localized ranching operations that have long utilized these mountain pastures and water rights.

Transportation through this portion of the Uinta Basin is primarily marked by forest roads and historic routes like the Dry Fork Flume Trail and Treaty Road. Geologic features such as the Chalk Cliffs and Sawtooth Ridge provide distinct landmarks for navigators and surveyors. Notable hydrological features like Mosby Sink and Gull Lake highlight the unique drainage patterns of this high-country terrain, while various family-named springs point to the history of water development in a region where such resources are vital for both livestock and early prospectors.