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2014 Map of Pelican Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pelican Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pelican Lake serves as the central anchor of this High Desert landscape south of Leota in the early 21st century. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential to the region's agricultural and ecological vitality, including the Ouray Park Canal, Wissiup Ditch, and the winding Duchesne River. These irrigation systems transition the arid Leland Bench and Uinta Valley into productive areas like Ouray Park.

To the southeast, the terrain descends toward the Green River, where the National Wildlife Refuge protects the riparian corridor. Significant infrastructure, such as the Pelican Lake Airport and a lengthy Pipeline Rd, underscores the mix of recreational, aeronautical, and industrial activity in this part of Uintah County. From the elevated Silvestre Overlook in the north to the river bottoms in the south, the survey illustrates a managed wilderness where water determines the pattern of human presence.