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2011 Map of Paradise Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Paradise Park Reservoir and Julius Park Reservoir anchor this high-elevation landscape in the Uintah Mountains, where water management systems define the local geography. The area's hydrology is complex, featuring a network of natural lakes like Mytoge Lake and Watkins Lake alongside human-engineered structures such as the Paradise Park Dam and Julius Park Dam. These reservoirs, along with the Mosby Canal and Mill Pond, indicate a reliance on coordinated water storage and diversion for downstream use.

Named clearings known as parks punctuate the terrain, from Lonesome Park and Hells Kitchen Park in the north to Tool Box Park and Julius Park in the south. These openings, often associated with grazing or camps like the Paradise Campground, are connected by primitive routes and the primary Paradise Park Rd. The presence of Paradise Peak provides a central landmark for navigating the various forks of the Whiterocks River and Dry Fork.