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2017 Map of Whitney Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wasatch National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the headwaters of several major drainages originate. At its center, the Whitney Reservoir sits as a primary hydrological feature, surrounded by a complex network of creeks including Meadow Cr and the W Fork Bear River. The terrain is characterized by a series of significant peaks and passes, such as Moffit Peak and Gold Hill Pass, which dictated the early travel routes and modern recreation paths through the mountains.

A notable recreational and transportation infrastructure is evident through the presence of the Whitney Snow Machine route and the Gold Hill ATV trail, reflecting the area's modern usage for backcountry access. To the south, the drainage systems converge into the Main Fork Weber River and its tributaries like Gardners Fork. The presence of numerous high-country basins such as Moffit Basin and secluded water bodies like Whiskey Island Lake and Bourbon Lake highlights a landscape shaped by glacial activity and seasonal snowmelt.