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2020 Map of Bruin Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bruin Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bruin Point rises as a prominent landmark on the West Tavaputs Plateau, overlooking a network of deep drainages and ridges in Carbon County. The landscape is defined by its numerous named springs and water sources, such as Burnt Cabin Spring, Maverick Spring, and Tidwell Spring, which historically supported movement through this high country. Travel across the terrain follows the natural contours, with routes like Mount Bartles Rd and Range Valley Mountain Rd tracing the high ridges.

Deep canyons cut through the plateau, including South Patterfore Canyon and Range Creek Canyon, revealing the complex topography of the region. Evidence of early land use is suggested by features like Stone Cabin Cr, while the distribution of spring-fed points like Bis Spring and Ma Spring highlights the importance of reliable water in this arid environment. This 2020 record documents the modern state of the primitive road networks and watershed features that have long shaped navigation on Horse Ridge and South Ridge.