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2017 Map of Leidy Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Leidy Peak stands as the dominant topographical landmark in this high-altitude corner of the Ashley National Forest, where the borders of Daggett and Uintah counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of historic transport routes and water resources, most notably the Carter Military Trail and its various segments like the Old Carter Military Trail. These paths trace the movement of early pioneers and military expeditions through the Uinta Mountains.

Glacial features are evident throughout Lakeshore Basin and the surrounding high country, which is dotted with numerous small water bodies including Tepee Lakes, Red Lake, and Hacking Lake. Modern water management is represented by the Long Park Reservoir in the southeast. High-altitude trekking routes such as the Uinta Highline and Leidy Peak Trail connect these remote basins, providing a clear picture of the region's transition from a military corridor to a protected recreational wilderness.