1979 Map of Spencer Canyon

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest and Uinta National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape along the borders of Utah, Sanpete, and Juab counties. The eastern edge is defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor, which follows the path of Thistle Creek. This transportation artery contrasts with the remote interior, where numerous canyons like Spencer Canyon and Losty Canyon drain toward the valley. The map reveals a network of high-country resources including Madsen Lake, Blind Lake, and Hartney Lake situated beneath the prominence of Mt Baldy. The presence of several Pack Trails and a Jeep Trail suggests a landscape utilized for livestock movement and backcountry access between the various forks and ridges that characterize this portion of the Wasatch Range.