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2017 Map of Thistle

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Thistle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Thistle and the rail-corridor community of Rio anchor the northern reaches of this map, situated where Soldier Cr cuts through the Red Narrows. This landscape is defined by the intersection of the Uinta National Forest and the Manti-Lasal National Forest, creating a complex network of high-elevation drainages and ridges. The map documents an intricate system of backcountry routes, including the Sky High Trail and Coffee Pot Trail, which traverse the high ground between Spanish Fork Canyon and the southern reservoirs.

Water management and livestock history are evident in features like Smiths Reservoir and Dipping Pen Cr, while the Thistle Substation marks the modern utility infrastructure serving this mountain pass. Numerous springs, such as Jumpup Spring and Little Bear Spring, are mapped alongside named canyons like Blind Canyon and Wildcat Canyon, providing a detailed view of the remote terrain east of the primary canyon floor.