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2013 Map of Black Pine

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Black Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Juniper Valley dominates this high-altitude landscape in Oneida County, where the dry terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources. Small, named springs such as Stone Spring, Black Pine Spring, and Rose Spring are scattered along the western slopes, indicating the critical nature of water management in this arid part of the Intermountain West. These features were essential for early settlers and the livestock industry that shaped the region.

Transportation through this area relies on a grid of mountain roads and forest routes, including Black Pine Canyon Rd and Dry Canyon Rd, which navigate the elevation changes near Cow Canyon. The tiny settlement of Black Pine sits as a primary point of reference in a territory otherwise largely dedicated to natural resource management and open range land, as seen through the numerous National Forest Department routes like NFD 586 Rd and NFD 587 Rd.