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2012 Map of Sulphur Creek Reservoir

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sulphur Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sulphur Creek Reservoir and the high-elevation corridors of Uinta County define this 2012 survey, where the infrastructure of the American West meets the high plains. The settlement of Beartown sits just west of the reservoir, while the rail-oriented locales of Altamont and Aspen mark the northern reaches of the quadrangle. These names are tied to the transcontinental rail history of the region, specifically evidenced by the Altamont Tunnel and Aspen Tunnel, which pierce the ridges to maintain a steady grade for the railroad.

Beyond the tracks, the landscape is shaped by distinct geological features like Oyster Shell Ridge and Knight Ridge, interspersed with drainages such as Bazoo Hollow Cr and Stowe Cr. The presence of Hilliard in the south and the local landmarks of Barrel Springs and Rock Cut provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of Uinta County's ranching and industrial transit routes.