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2001 Map of Mount Waas

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Mount Waas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The high-altitude peaks of the La Sal Mountains dominate this landscape, culminating in the prominent summit of Mount Waas and nearby Manns Peak. This survey, revised by the USDA Forest Service in the early 2000s, details the high drainage basins and alpine terrain within the Manti - La Sal National Forest. Evidence of historical land use appears in the narrow 4WD tracks that navigate the steep grades toward Burro Pass and the isolated Beaver Basin.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid high-country, from the secluded Dons Lake and Hidden Lake to the named springs that feed into Fisher Creek and Taylor Creek. The transition from the flat-topped Fisher Mesa down toward Taylor Flat illustrates the dramatic geological shelfing of the region. A lone Gravel Pit near the eastern boundary and the administration of the Moab Ranger District hint at the active management and resource extraction common in these national forest lands during the late 20th century.