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2017 Map of Bonanza

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bonanza
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Little Bonanza and Bonanza serve as the primary human touchpoints in this arid corner of Uintah County, where industrial and geological features dominate the landscape. The map highlights the unique mineral geography of the region, specifically noted by the Eureka Vein, a label pointing to the area's history of gilsonite mining. Transportation and utility corridors like Deserado and the Old Bonanza Hwy cut across the high desert terrain, connecting these remote outposts to the wider Uinta Basin.

The natural topography is defined by dramatic depressions and ridges, including the appropriately named Devils Playground and the deep incision of Wagon Hound Canyon. To the north, Coyote Basin and Sand Ridge illustrate the sparse, open character of the land, while the Hacking Reservoir provides a rare instance of mapped water in this dry environment. This 2017 survey reflects a landscape where resource extraction and rugged natural landmarks coexist along remote routes like Chipeta Wells Rd.