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1985 Map of Lower Bowns Reservoir

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Lower Bowns Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Dixie National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in Garfield County, where water management and cattle ranching shape the geography of the mid-1980s. The map centers on the Lower Bowns Reservoir, an essential highland water source supported by a substantial Dam and Spillway. This area on the eastern slopes of Boulder Mountain features a complex network of 4WD tracks connecting isolated points of interest such as Wildcat Pasture, Jorgenson Flat, and Sunflower Flat.

Functional land use is evident in named landmarks like Sawmill Bench and Pole Corral Draw, alongside multiple small alpine water bodies including Oak Creek Reservoir, Round Lake, and Sleep Creek Lake. High vantage points such as Steep Point Lookout and Wildcat Point oversee the drainage basins of Wildcat Creek and Pleasant Creek. The presence of Spruce Spring and Aspen Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources in this high-desert forest environment, while local nomenclature like Keller Knoll and Cons Knoll reflects the history of local landholders and survey points.