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1968 Map of Water Creek Canyon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Water Creek Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fish Lake National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Sevier County, where a complex network of canyons and ridges defined local land use in the late 1960s. The area's water management is visible through a series of mountain reservoirs and springs, including Annabella Reservoir, Big Lake, and Davis Hollow Reservoir. These features, along with numerous named springs like Christensen Spring and Bramhall Springs, highlight the critical importance of water resources for the surrounding high-country livestock and forest operations.

Transport through the steep terrain relies heavily on an intricate system of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that navigate landmarks such as Bear Ridge and Bell Rock Canyon. Evidence of local industry and rural infrastructure is scattered across the sheet, from the Gravel Pit near the eastern boundary to the isolated Corral and Rest Area. These details offer a clear view of how the Bear Valley region was utilized for both resource extraction and seasonal grazing before more modern development.