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2001 Map of Malmsten Peak

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Malmsten Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Fishlake National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in central Utah, where the terrain is defined by the massive bulk of Forshea Mountain and the towering Malmsten Peak. The topography is a complex network of steep drainage systems, including Tibadore Canyon, Rock Canyon, and the appropriately named Hell Hole. Water management is central to the human footprint here, evidenced by numerous high-country catchments such as Tuft Reservoir, Pole Canyon Reservoir, and Rock Canyon Reservoir.

Resource extraction and seasonal grazing are implied by the presence of isolated prospects and named springs like Sevy Spring and Brindley Spring. The map documents a rugged interior accessible primarily by a network of 4wd routes, tracing the natural contours of the land through areas like The Elbow. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns and peaks of the Piute County highlands as they were managed at the start of the 21st century.