2017 Map of Bates Knolls

About this map

Bates Knolls and the surrounding high country of the East Tavaputs Plateau characterize this portion of Uintah County. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage features and deep incisions, notably Sunday School Canyon, Klondike Canyon, and Indian Ridge Canyon. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several named catchments, including McCoy Reservoir Number 1, McCoy Reservoir Number 2, and the Sunday School Reservoir. Transportation across this complex terrain is limited to primitive routes such as Seep Ridge Rd and E Bench Rd, which follow the natural contours of landmarks like Seep Ridge. This 2017 survey illustrates the remote, high-altitude character of the plateau, where geological features and intermittent water sources like Sand Wash dictate the few points of human interest.