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1980 Map of Malmsten Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Malmsten Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Fishlake National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain of the Sevier Plateau shown in this early 1980s survey. The landscape is defined by the prominent Malmsten Peak and the southern slopes of Forshea Mountain, where a complex system of water management is evident through numerous upland catchments. Small bodies of water such as Hell Hole Reservoir, Tuft Reservoir, and Dead Horse Reservoir are connected by a network of seasonal drainages including Swift Spring Creek and Cottonwood Creek.

Evidence of historical resource exploration appears in the form of several prospects scattered near the steep switchbacks of The Elbow and the ridges of Twin Peaks. The absence of developed townsites and the reliance on a primary Jeep Trail for access through canyons like Tibadore Canyon and Pole Canyon highlights the area's primary use for livestock grazing, watershed management, and forestry during this era.