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1966 Map of Seaverson Reservoir

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Seaverson Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in Carbon County, marking the hydrological crest where waters separate toward the Atlantic and Pacific basins. This 1966 survey, updated with purple revisions in 1981, reveals a region defined by industrial exploration and water management in an arid environment. Industrial activity is centered around the Cherokee Mine No 2, along with several prospects and drill holes that suggest a landscape actively probed for mineral wealth.

Hydrological features like the Seaverson Reservoir and numerous drainage systems, including Fillmore Creek and Bad Water Creek, illustrate the vital role of water catchment here. An extensive network of pipelines crosses the terrain, reflecting the infrastructure required to transport resources across the divide. The presence of seasonal washes such as Chicken Springs Wash and Soap Hole Wash further emphasizes the character of this high-altitude basin.