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1968 Map of Asphalt Wash

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Asphalt Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The White River meanders through this remote Uintah County landscape, carving deep loops as it passes between the Southman Canyon Gas Field and the Rock House Gas Field. Industry in the late 1960s is evidenced by numerous Gas Wells, Drill Holes, and scattered Prospects throughout the canyonlands. The small settlement of Rock House serves as a lone named waypoint in the southern portion of the quadrangle, situated near a complex network of drainage systems including Atchees Wash and Asphalt Wash.

Transport through this desert terrain relies heavily on a network of Jeep Trails that navigate the high plateaus and canyon floors. Notable landmarks like the Landing Strip and Uslm 8 highlight the region's operational infrastructure. The topographic detail captures the dramatic relief of Southman Canyon and its many tributaries, such as Saddletree Draw and Hanging Rock Hollow, illustrating the rugged drainage patterns that define this part of the Uinta Basin.