2014 Map of Big Pack Mountain NW

About this map

Island Gas Field and a network of desert routes define this portion of the Uinta Basin during the early 21st century. The landscape is dominated by the deeply incised drainages of Willow Creek and Hill Creek, which carve through the high plateaus of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. Natural landmarks such as Big Pack Mountain and the expansive Wild Horse Bench characterize the area's elevation changes, while historical transit points like Squaw Crossing and the Black Bridge indicate long-established river crossings in an otherwise sparsely populated region. A complex system of access roads, including Hill Creek Rd and Seep Ridge Rd, connects the energy extraction sites within the various canyons, such as Brown Canyon and Jim Little Canyon, to the broader transport network of eastern Utah.