1968 Map of Archy Bench

About this map

The White River carves a dramatic, looping path through the northeastern corner of this Uintah County landscape, its winding course defining the local geography alongside Bitter Creek. This 1968 survey reveals an area heavily shaped by mid-century energy development, dominated by the extensive Bitter Creek Gas Field. The terrain is characterized by broad elevated flats like Archy Bench and East Bench, which are bisected by an intricate network of an Aboveground Pipeline and numerous Gas Wells. Remote infrastructure including Landing Strips and a Storage Bin suggests the logistical demands of operating in this isolated basin. Beyond the industrial footprint, the map records more traditional land use through several Prospects and a Jeep Trail that snakes across the southern ridges.