2012 Map of Reed Reservoir

About this map

Reed Reservoir and a network of water management features dominate this high-plains landscape in Uinta County, where the hydrology of Sage Creek and Cottonwood Creek has been carefully channeled. This 2012 survey documents a series of named reservoirs and pits, including the evocatively named Whisky Reservoir, Balsam Root Reservoir, and Clematis Reservoir. The landforms reflect the arid environment, with prominent elevations such as Sage Creek Mountain and the expansive Cottonwood Bench providing topographic contrast. A system of county roads and trails, such as Cedar Mountain Rd and Reed Rd, connects these remote water sources. The map reveals the infrastructure required to sustain agriculture or livestock in the region, tracing the path of drainage through Crooked Canyon and the intermittent flows of Dog Spring Wash.