2011 Map of Smooth Knoll

About this map

High-altitude water management defines this landscape in Garfield County, where numerous small catchments are distributed across the high terrain of the Aquarius Plateau. Smooth Knoll Reservoir and Mitts Reservoir sit as central landmarks in a network of alpine storage systems, including the chain of Upper, Middle, and Lower Balsam Reservoirs. The presence of these dispersed water bodies, such as Pelham Hollow Reservoir and Bull Roost Reservoir, suggests a region heavily utilized for livestock grazing or specialized land management within the national forest. Forest access is facilitated by Posey Lake Rd, which winds through the eastern portion of the map, providing a throughway near Wildcat Reservoir and Mud Lake. The terrain is characterized by features like Pole Canyon and the prominent Smooth Knoll, illustrating the complex drainage patterns required to capture runoff in this arid but high-elevation Utah environment.