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2023 Map of Burnt Cabin Gorge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this section of the Uintah high country, where the landscape is defined by a complex network of canyons and high plateaus. The topography is split by the Burnt Cabin Gorge and the wider expanse of the Diamond Mountain Plateau, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped northeastern Utah. A system of seasonal water sources and small reservoirs, such as Association Reservoir and Counting Station Reservoir, points to the historic and ongoing importance of water management for livestock and wildlife in this semi-arid environment.

Evidence of human interaction with the terrain is visible through the named trails and mountain roads that traverse the ridges. The Old Ski Tow Trl in the northwest suggests a history of local recreation, while thoroughfares like Diamond Mountain Rd and Stringham Cabin Rd provide access to the remote backcountry. Geologic features like Limestone Mtn and a series of deep canyons including Mary Cashen Canyon and Independence Canyon provide a detailed look at the drainage patterns flowing toward the lower basins.