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1972 Map of Mirror Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mirror Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Wasatch National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, characterized by an exceptional concentration of alpine lakes and glaciated terrain in the early 1970s. The area serves as a primary recreational hub centered around Mirror Lake Campground and the Mirror Lake Guard Sta. The map captures the intricate network of pack trails and jeep trails that navigate around prominent peaks like Notch Mountain and Bald Mountain.

Evidence of historical land use and transit is found in the Indian Treaty Boundary cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant water features and infrastructure, including Provo River Falls and the Upper Provo Bridge Picnic Area, highlight the importance of the Provo River headwaters. Numerous campgrounds such as Moosehorn Campground and Trial Lake Campground reflect the post-war expansion of organized outdoor recreation in the High Uintas.