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2015 Map of Muddy Gap

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Muddy Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Three Forks and Muddy Gap serve as the primary human touchpoints in this high-desert landscape, where modern highways follow the natural corridors carved by Muddy Cr. The topography is dominated by the dramatic uplift of the Ferris Mountains to the south and the Red Hills to the north, creating the namesake gap that has long funneled travel through Carbon County.

Water management is a visible priority in this arid environment, evidenced by the Hanna Mahoney Reservoir Number 2 and Hannah Mahoney Number 1 Reservoir situated near Little Camp Cr. Historical land use is further reflected in features like Indian Creek Meadow and the secluded Black Canyon. The map provides a clear record of 21st-century infrastructure intersecting with geological landmarks such as Bunker Hill and Whiskey Gap.