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1987 Map of Mount Peale

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Mount Peale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The high-elevation peaks of the La Sal Mountains dominate this 1980s terrain study, which straddles the border of Grand and San Juan counties within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Centered on the massive profile of Mount Peale, the landscape is defined by steep alpine slopes and narrow drainage basins. Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, ranging from the high-altitude Blue Lake and Dark Canyon Lake to the complex network of headwaters for Geyser Creek, Twomile Creek, and Beaver Creek.

Evidence of modern infrastructure is sparse but present, notably the Radio Facility located near Dark Canyon. The presence of Geyser Pass suggests historic transit routes through these challenging heights, connecting the various canyons and springs. Further south, features like Canopy Spring and Medicine Lakes provide specific points of interest for researchers tracing the hydrological and grazing history of these national forest lands before the close of the twentieth century.