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1966 Map of Rex Reservoir

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Rex Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Fishlake National Forest and Manti-La Sal National Forest meet in this high-country landscape, where the Salt Lake Meridian defines the administrative boundaries. The terrain is characterized by a series of distinct plateaus known as flats, including Hearthstone Flat, Zero Flat, Blue Jay Flat, and Teah Flat. Water is the defining resource of the area, concentrated at high-elevation points such as Josiah Springs, Kinnikinnick Spring, and the namesake Rex Reservoir.

A network of historical access routes, labeled as Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, crisscrosses the drainage basins of Lost Creek and Coonah Creek. Geologic and local nomenclature is evident in features like The Rocks, Purgatory, and Scorups Meadows, reflecting the ranching and timber heritage of Sevier County. The map details a remote landscape before modern development, preserved through the lens of a mid-1960s field check.