Three Creeks Reservoir

1948

1999

Description:

Plate 152 THREE CREEKS RESERVOIR: 1948 - 1999 The 1948 photo shows the reservoir under construction. The 1999 photo was taken from a more elevated position and is centered on the dam. Aspen (Populus tremuloides) has declined over the intervening years while conifers have increased.

Photo Information:

1948 photo taken on Oct. 19 by the U.S. Forest Service; 1999 photo taken by Kay #4502-26A on Sept. 8. Forest Service photo [Watershed Management] held by the Beaver Ranger District, Fishlake national Forest, Beaver, UT

Vegetative Community:

Aspen, Conifer, Riparian

Location:

South Central: Tushar Mountains, Fishlake National Forest, Beaver Ranger District; T29S, R5W, Sect. 9, UTM 4239550 N, 376100 E; elevation 8,700 ft., viewed to west-southwest.

January 2018