Three Creeks Reservoir

1948

1999

Description:

Plate 153 THREE CREEKS RESERVOIR: 1948 - 1999 The 1948 photo shows the reservoir under construction. The 1999 photo was taken from the lower side of the road because conifers blocked the original photo point. 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 #4502-31A 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 4239650 N, 375800 E; elevation 8,700 ft., viewed to south.

January 2018