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2020 Map of Bates Knolls

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bates Knolls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

East Tavaputs Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape in Uintah County, where a network of ridge roads and drainage canyons define the local geography. The area is characterized by significant topographical features such as Bates Knolls and the prominent Seep Ridge formation. Water management is central to the human footprint in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of McCoy Reservoir Number 1, McCoy Reservoir Number 2, and the Sunday School Reservoir.

A sparse but essential road network, including Seep Ridge Rd and E Bench Rd, connects the plateaus across deep-cut terrain like Sand Wash and Klondike Canyon. These routes provide access to remote landmarks such as Indian Ridge and Jims Reservoir Canyon, reflecting the enduring patterns of ranching or resource management on these high western benches. The nomenclature, including Sunday School Canyon, suggests a history of local naming conventions tied to the specific draws and washes that carve through the plateau.