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1968 Map of Neponset Reservoir NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Neponset Reservoir NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Neponset Reservoir anchors this high-elevation landscape in Rich County, showing a sparse, ranching-oriented environment at the end of the 1960s. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent drainage systems including Saleratus Creek and Woodruff Creek, which feed into the reservoir from the surrounding uplands. A human presence is marked by isolated features such as the Home Ranch and an adjacent Landing Strip, signifying the logistical needs of remote agricultural operations in this part of northern Utah.

Water management is central to the area's layout, evidenced by the Co-Op Ditch and several named water sources like Eagle Springs and Halfway Spring. The topography transitions from the open expanse of Big Meadow to the deeply incised valleys of Wheatgrass Hollow and Meachum Canyon. These geological features, alongside landmarks like Red Hill, suggest a land primarily utilized for grazing and water storage during this era.