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1972 Map of Mirror Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mirror Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Wasatch National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the 1970s, defined by its intricate network of alpine lakes and dramatic peaks. The geography is anchored by Bald Mountain and Notch Mountain, which separate the myriad water bodies that dot the terrain. This era of forest management is evident in the developed recreation sites, including the Mirror Lake Guard Sta and a series of campgrounds such as Trial Lake Campground, Lilly Lake Campground, and Moosehorn Campground.

Transport through the area relies on historic routes like the Smith Morehouse Trail and numerous unnamed pack trails that navigate the steep elevations. Notable boundary markers, such as the Indian Treaty Boundary, provide a layer of administrative history to the physical survey. From the high points at Reids Peak and Lofty Peak to the basin floors, the map documents a popular recreation wilderness at a peak point of early 1970s accessibility.