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1977 Map of Sweetwater Lake

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Sweetwater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Flat Tops Wilderness meets a network of vital waterways. The drainage system is anchored by Sweetwater Creek and the Sweetwater River, which feed into the prominent Sweetwater Lake. Human activity in this remote Garfield County terrain is centered on resource management and ranching, evidenced by the Sweetwater Guard Sta, Sweetwater Cow Camp, and Hilltop Ranch.

High ridges like Turret Peak and Shano Mountain overlook a series of alpine lakes, including Johnny Meyers Lake and Hack Lake. The map details an extensive trail network used by backcountry travelers, featuring the Turret Creek Meadows Trail and the Ute Trail. These paths trace the movement of livestock and forest rangers through meadows and steep creek valleys such as Darnell Creek and Gruner Creek.