1970 Map of Cedar Camp Canyon

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Winter Ridge and Asphalt Ridge dominate this corner of the High Plateaus, where the remote boundary between Uintah and Grand counties is defined by an intricate network of deep canyons and high mesas. The landscape in 1970 reflects a transition from traditional ranching to modern energy extraction. While the Tomlinson Ranch and scattered cattle-working structures like the Corral near Wire Fence Point signal the area's agricultural history, the emergence of a Gas Field and various Drill Holes mark a new industrial era. Transportation across this broken terrain was limited to a single Jeep Trail and remote Landing Strips on Willow Flats, highlighting the isolation of sites like Cedar Camp Canyon and Snowshoe Canyon. Numerous seasonal water sources, including Cedar Camp Spring and Cherry Spring, were vital for sustaining activity in this arid high-country environment.