2014 Map of Big Pack Mountain NE

About this map

The Bitter Creek Gas Field serves as a primary industrial landmark in this remote corner of Uintah County, illustrating the modern energy landscape of northeastern Utah. The topography is defined by a series of drainage systems, most notably Cottonwood Wash in the north and Sand Wash to the southeast, which carve through the high plateau. The network of unimproved and secondary roads, such as Seep Ridge Rd and Bitter Creek Rd, highlights the area's utility for resource extraction and land management. While largely unsettled by permanent communities, the infrastructure suggests a region shaped by petroleum development and seasonal access. Historical boundaries for several townships are visible, including t10s r21e and t11s r21e, providing a precise framework for researchers and land-use historians studying the evolution of public lands in the Uinta Basin.