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1966 Map of Water Hollow Ridge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Water Hollow Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Fishlake National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape of central Utah, defined by the prominent Water Hollow Ridge and Dead Horse Ridge. The map documents a complex system of water management and natural resources, evidenced by the Salina Canyon Dam No 4 and a Gaging Station along Salina Creek. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal and perennial water sources, including the descriptively named Wikiup Spring, Wigwam Spring, and Coal Spring.

Navigation through these canyons and flats relied heavily on a network of non-motorized paths, with numerous segments labeled as Pack Trail and Jeep Trail. These routes connect remote landmarks like Taylor Flat and Skumpah Canyon. A solitary Roadside Rest along the southern corridor near Pipe Springs provides one of the few indications of modern infrastructure in this otherwise secluded mountain environment.