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2014 Map of Clay Basin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Clay Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Green River carves through the southern portion of this high-desert landscape, defining the transition between the Uinta Mountains and the northern plateau country. The settlement of Browns Park sits near the river, served by a precise grid of local streets including W Main St and S Sunrise Ln. This area, historically significant as a secluded valley for pioneers and outlaws, is anchored by the Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge Reservoir, which provides a managed water source amidst the arid environment.

North of the river, the terrain rises into the dramatic peaks of the Richards Mountains and Tepee Mountains. Isolated landmarks like Two Horse Butte and Band Box Butte rise from the basin floor, while deep incisions such as Jesse Ewing Canyon and Tolivers Canyon break the upland slopes. The presence of the Ashley National Forest on the western edge and the remote outpost at Clay Basin illustrate the balance between protected wilderness and the sparse, grit-and-gravel infrastructure of northeastern Utah.