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2011 Map of Mount Powell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Powell and the high alpine terrain of the Uinta Mountains define this 2011 survey, centered on the drainage basins and passes that connect the northern and southern slopes of the range. The landscape is characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and high meadows, including Broadbent Meadow and the sprawling Flat Top Mountain. This area represents a critical high-altitude corridor for backcountry travel, where established routes move through Smiths Fork Pass and Anderson Pass.

The hydrography of the region is highly detailed, showing the headwaters of Henrys Fork and the East Fork Smiths Fork. Notable for its distinctive geological formations, the Red Castle area includes a tiered system of water bodies such as Lower Red Castle Lake, East Red Castle Lake, and Upper Red Castle Lake. The map serves as a precise guide to these remote features, identifying named crossings like Elkhorn Crossing and prominent summits including South Kings Peak and Wilson Peak.