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1963 Map of Phil Pico Mtn

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Phil Pico Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Utah and Wyoming, centered on the dramatic rise of Phil Pico Mountain. This 1963 survey illustrates a wilderness defined by its complex drainage systems and isolated landmarks. The northern slopes are carved by Birch Creek and Birch Draw, while the southern reaches feature the converging waters of North Fork Sheep Creek, Middle Fork Sheep Creek, and South Fork Sheep Creek.

Evidence of seasonal high-country use and early development is found at Anson Cabin and within the broad meadows of Hickerson Park and Sheep Creek Park. A series of canals and a scattered Jeep Trail network suggest the area was managed for both water resources and rugged access. Elevation peaks at Corson Peak, a critical point for understanding the topographical transition between the Uinta Mountains and the plains to the north.