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2011 Map of Mount Emmons

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Emmons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Emmons anchors this high-elevation landscape in Duchesne County, where a complex network of glacial lakes and headwater streams defines the terrain. The hydrological pattern is dominated by chains of alpine water bodies, such as the Timothy Lakes group and the interconnected basins of Upper Chain Lake, Middle Chain Lake, and Lower Chain Lake. These waters feed into significant drainages like Swift Creek and Atwood Creek, illustrating the natural water storage and runoff systems of the Uinta wilderness.

Evidence of historical water management is visible through small-scale infrastructure like the Lake Atwood Dam, East Timothy Dam, and Upper Chain Lake Dam. Beyond the water systems, the map identifies topographic landmarks used for navigation and recreation, including Roberts Pass and the open expanse of Jackson Park. Unique local identifiers like B-29 Lake and Oke Doke Lake suggest a layer of mid-century naming conventions layered over this traditional backcountry environment.