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2016 Map of Wolcott

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wolcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wolcott serves as a central hub in this landscape, situated where Alkali Cr meets the westward-flowing Eagle River. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the depths of Red Canyon to the heights of Bocco Mtn and the long expanse of Bellyache Ridge. Agricultural and water management infrastructure is evident through named systems like the Sherwood Ditch, Cash Ditch, and Leonard Horn Ditch Number 1, which divert water to support the valley's development.

To the east, the boundary of the White River National Forest marks a transition into more protected lands, while the southern portion of the map shows the residential growth of Carterville and Edwards. Local history is embedded in the names of natural landmarks such as Hells Pocket and family-named features like Vail Ranch Rd, reflecting the area's transition from ranching roots to contemporary mountain communities.