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2011 Map of Vega Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vega Reservoir serves as the central hub of this high-country landscape, bounded by Campbell Mountain and Boque Mountain. The area is characterized by a network of ranching and water management features, including the Big Creek Leon Drift Fence and numerous irrigation controls like Anderson Dam and McKelvie Number 1 Dam. Settlement is concentrated around the northern shore of the reservoir at Vega Lodge and the Aspen Grove Campground, while the southern reaches transition into more seasonal locations such as Leon Cow Camp and Sheep Flats.

Drainage systems defined by Plateau Creek, Leon Creek, and Park Creek carve through geographic landmarks like Kirkendall Flats and Swede Flats. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Vega State Recreation Area, showing the placement of the Power and Water Resources Office alongside the Vega Dam, reflecting the dual role of the land for both public recreation and regional water storage.