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2017 Map of Old Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Old Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high, ridged landscapes of Cache National Forest dominate this contemporary survey of Rich County. Defined by the prominent Long Ridge and the elevations of Monument Peak and Twin Peaks, the terrain is etched by a complex drainage system including Otter Cr, Spring Cr, and Little Cr. This network of seasonal water and permanent springs, such as Key Spring and Longhurst Spring, provided the essential resources for the region's ranching and land use history.

Evidence of human infrastructure is centered around the Otter Creek Rd corridor and smaller water management features like Nick Reservoir. Named topographical landmarks such as Laketown Canyon, Old Canyon, and Bowery Fork reflect the local nomenclature of the Bear Lake Valley's upland reaches, while the survey grid of the Public Land Survey System provides a clear frame for the rugged geography of the northeastern Utah mountains.