Loading map...

2023 Map of Blair Basin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Blair Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Ashley National Forest and the rugged northern reaches of the Uinta Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in northeastern Utah. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, shifting from the expansive Diamond Mountain Plateau and Diamond Valley to the deep incisions of Diamond Gulch. A network of unpaved ranch and forest roads, including Browns Park Rd and Jones Hole Rd, provides the only access through this remote territory, highlighting the region's historical reliance on livestock and water rights.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the presence of Calder Ditch and vital perennial sources such as Chicken Coop Spring and Diamond Spring. These water features, alongside drainages like Simons Creek and Willow Spring Draw, support the seasonal movement of herds across the Blair Basin. The map captures a moment in the modern management of these public and private lands, where traditional ranching infrastructure meets protected federal forests.