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2017 Map of Cedar Ridge Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cedar Ridge Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Green River flows through the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape, creating a distinct geographical boundary at Desolation Canyon where Carbon and Uintah Counties meet. The area is defined by massive plateau features, including Stephens Mesa and Indian Springs Mesa, which rise above the surrounding drainage basins of Pinnacle Canyon and Cedar Ridge Canyon.

Evidence of ranching and land use is visible through named locations such as Lunts Horse Pasture and a network of unpaved routes like Jack Creek Rd and Horse Bench Rd. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, from the alluvial Sage Brush Flat to the narrow Flat Canyon Rapids, reflecting the erosive force of the river system on the Utah plateau. Small seasonal water sources, such as Jack Cr and Pine Spring Draw, provide the only relief in this arid, high-altitude environment.