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2011 Map of Spencer Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spencer Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nebo Creek and Thistle Creek define the drainage patterns of this high mountain landscape in Utah County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of canyons and hollows, including Gods Rock Hollow, Wash Canyon, and Losty Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff from the surrounding peaks. Toward the south, the topography rises toward Mount Baldy, where several small alpine water bodies like Madsen Lake, Blind Lake, and Hartney Lake are found near the Mud Flat region.

Transportation through this area is largely defined by primitive and forest roads such as Nebo Creek Rd and Lake Canyon Rd, reflecting the remote and natural character of the territory in the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed view of the various forks and hollows that historically shaped local movement, such as Right Fork Spencer Canyon and Thompson Hollow, illustrating the rugged hydrography that dictates the placement of these mountain routes.