2011 Map of Whitney Reservoir

About this map

Mill City Ghost Town sits as a silent reminder of early industrial activity at the northern edge of this high-elevation terrain in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major drainage systems, including the West Fork Bear River, Hayden Fork, and the Middle Fork Weber River. This hydrological complexity is managed through structures like the Whitney Reservoir Dam and Fish Lake Dam, which create significant high-country impoundments. Navigating the peaks requires traversing notable gaps such as Moffit Pass and Gold Hill Pass. The area is dotted with numerous small alpine water bodies, including the aptly named Bourbon Lake, Whiskey Lake, and Beaver Lake. Timber and forest access roads like Whitney Rd and Gold Hill Rd provide the primary veins through the timbered slopes surrounding Humpy Peak and Moffit Peak.