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2017 Map of Warner Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Castle Valley occupies the northwest portion of this landscape, characterized by dramatic landforms such as Round Mtn and the steep Porcupine Rim. To the southeast, the terrain rises into the Manti-LaSal National Forest, where high-elevation landmarks like Gold Knob and Horse Mtn overlook the drainage of Mill Cr. The presence of the Castleton Cem and the Miners Basin district suggests a history of early mountain settlement and extraction in these high alpine basins.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, with Warner Lake and Lake Oowah providing reliable points in the southern highlands. Historic transit patterns are evident along the Mountain Loop Rd and Castleton Rd, which connect the lower valley flats to the high mesas. Topographic features like Negro Bill Canyon and Adobe Mesa define the northern edge, illustrating the complex erosion patterns common to this part of the Grand County plateau.