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1963 Map of Phil Pico Mtn

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Phil Pico Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Phil Pico Mountain dominates this 1963 survey of the high-altitude terrain along the Utah-Wyoming state line. This rugged section of the Ashley National Forest is defined by a series of steep drainages and peaks, including Corson Peak, which reaches over 9,500 feet. The map records a landscape managed for water and transport, evidenced by the Sheep Creek Canal winding through the southern meadows and the remote Anson Cabin located near Sheep Creek.

High plateaus and basins like Hickerson Park and Connor Basin provide rare level ground amidst the ridges, where primitive routes such as the Carter Dugway and various Jeep Trails offer the only access. These features, along with isolated markers like a Drill Hole and several spring-fed draws, reflect the mid-century intersection of forest management, early mineral exploration, and the specialized water infrastructure required for the region's ranching and irrigation history.