1950 Map of Burnt Cabin Gorge

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this 1950 topographical study, revealing the complex drainage systems of the southern Uinta Mountains. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of Burnt Cabin Gorge and the broad, elevated expanse of the Diamond Mountain Plateau. Early 20th-century land use is evident in livestock-related infrastructure, such as the Diamond Counting Corral and the Counting Station Reservoir, which served the high-country ranching operations common in Uintah County. The map reveals a network of canyons and draws, including Cottonwood Canyon and Dutch Charles Draw, where seasonal water sources like Barker Spring and Hassell Spring provided critical hydration in a high-desert environment. Several mineral survey markers, designated as MS 6907 through MS 6912, point to early 20th-century mining claims and geological exploration in the remote Independence Canyon area.