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1996 Map of Lake Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Lake Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates the high-elevation landscape of this Uintah County survey, where the northern border of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation meets the steep slopes of Mosby Mountain. The terrain is characterized by complex hydrology, evidenced by the numerous named water sources such as Lightning Spring, Uranium Spring, and Prospector Spring. These labels, along with the Little Water Mines and various Gravel Pits in the south, point to a history of resource extraction and prospecting in the high desert.

Recreational and natural landmarks include the Dry Fork Canyon Nature Trail and the distinct geologic formations of the Chalk Cliffs and Sawtooth Ridge. The presence of Gull Lake and the mysterious Mosby Sink further define this remote wilderness. The map effectively captures the 1990s intersection of protected forest lands, tribal territory, and the enduring industrial footprint of local mining operations.