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1996 Map of Whiterocks Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Whiterocks Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

High-altitude basin terrain within the Ashley National Forest dominates this 1990s revision, capturing a complex alpine landscape defined by glacial lakes and sharp ridgelines. The map centers on the high wilderness where the boundaries of Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties converge. Noteworthy landmarks such as Chepeta and Mount Untermann provide vertical context for the numerous water bodies, including the prominent Whiterocks Lake, Spirit Lake, and the clustered Weyman Lakes.

The presence of the Sheep Creek Canal in the northern reaches indicates early water management efforts to divert mountain runoff from high sources like the Middle Fork Sheep Creek. Open mountain meadows like Bear Park and Weyman Park punctuate the timberline, offering a detailed view of the High Uintas' geography before more modern developments. For researchers, the map provides a precise record of named peaks and drainage patterns including the East Fork Whiterocks River.