2017 Map of Mirror Lake

About this map

Mirror Lake serves as a central landmark within the high-elevation landscape of the Wasatch National Forest, where the headwaters of the Duchesne River, Provo River, and Weber River originate. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and glacial features, from the prominent Bald Mtn and Haystack Mtn to the narrow passage of The Notch. A dense network of modern recreational routes, including the Mirror Lake Highway Winter and various ATV paths like the Broadhead Loop Atv and Greenhorn Atv, illustrates the area's transition from a remote wilderness to a primary destination for outdoor heritage. This 2017 survey documents the complex hydrology of the region, featuring dozens of named alpine bodies such as Cuberant Lake, Ruth Lake, and Spectacle Lake, while also identifying distinct geological sites like Slate Gorge and the expansive Murdock Basin at the edge of the Uinta Valley.