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2011 Map of Buck Knoll

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Buck Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Raven Mine stands as a primary point of interest in this high-altitude landscape of Duchesne County, situated near the headwaters of numerous drainages. The topography is defined by the significant convergence of Indian Canyon, Left Fork Indian Canyon, and Right Fork Indian Canyon, which dictate the local transportation network. These natural corridors are utilized by modern roads and older tracks, including Right Fork Rd and Trail Hollow Rd, providing access to the higher elevations around Buck Knoll.

Remote canyons and hollows branch off in a dendritic pattern throughout the quadrangle, including the aptly named Wolf Den Hollow, Witch Hollow, and Lagoon Canyon. While the southern portion of the map is marked by the presence of Cripple Creek, the northern reaches are dominated by the winding path of Lake Canyon. This detailed study provides a clear view of the complex drainage systems and early industrial footprints in this part of the Uinta Basin watershed.