1985 Map of Lyman

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Lyman and Fremont anchor this mid-1980s landscape at the edge of the Fishlake National Forest, where high plateaus drop toward the alluvial plains of Rabbit Valley. The engineering of the high desert is visible through systems like the Highline Ditch and the Loa Ditch, which redirect water from the Fremont River to sustain local agriculture on the Fremont Bench. The map details a complex network of springs and reservoirs, including Mill Meadow Reservoir and Tidwell Reservoir, essential for the ranching and farming operations that have historically defined Wayne County. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward the timbered slopes of Thousand Lake Mountain, marked by landmarks such as Blind Lake and Saddle Pass. This survey illustrates the delicate balance of water management and topography in a region where local livelihoods are tied directly to the drainage of the Mormon Fork and Horse Valley.