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1968 Map of Big Pack Mtn. NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Big Pack Mtn. NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Industrial expansion into the high desert of Uintah County defines this 1960s landscape. The Bitter Creek Gas Field occupies the northeastern quadrant, revealing a complex network of energy infrastructure including numerous Gas Wells, a Drill Hole, and a Pumping Station. These facilities are connected by an intricate system of Pipelines and Aboveground Pipelines that cut across the natural drainage patterns of Cottonwood Wash and Sand Wash.

Movement through this isolated terrain is dictated by a series of primitive routes, frequently marked as Jeep Trails. The reliance on these seasonal paths, alongside features like Two Water, underscores the logistical challenges of operating in this arid environment. This survey provides an essential look at the mid-century development of Utah's energy resources before modern field expansion altered the original footprint of these initial extraction sites.