2017 Map of Lower Bowns Reservoir

About this map

Dixie National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Garfield County, characterized by a complex network of reservoirs and small lakes that support the region's water management. Modern infrastructure like State Rte 12 and the Great Western Trl Acc provide access through the varying elevations of the Boulder Mtn foothills. The terrain is marked by numerous named pastures and flats, such as Wildcat Pasture, Parks Pasture, and Roundup Flat, which suggest a legacy of high-country grazing. Water features are central to the geography here, with Bowns Reservoir and the smaller Oak Cr Reservoir collecting runoff from numerous drainages including Pleasant Cr and Oak Cr. Named topographical markers like Sawmill Bench and Park Ridge define the local ridges and plateaus used by generations of land managers and outdoor enthusiasts.