2017 Map of Sheeppen Creek

About this map

Peterson Dry Farms sits on the high eastern plateau of this Rich County landscape, representing the agricultural persistence required in this high-altitude environment. The drainage systems are complex, characterized by the branching forks of South Fork North Eden Canyon and South Eden Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the Bear Lake basin just beyond the western map edge. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by a series of high-country impoundments including Upper N Eden Reservoir, Lower N Eden Reservoir, and South Eden Reservoir. Local springs such as Sheeppen Spring, Rabbit Spring, and Shirley Spring provided critical water sources for livestock and early travelers navigating the high ridges. These features, along with landmarks like Black Mtn, trace a history of ranching and resource management in the Utah backcountry.