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2011 Map of Cliff Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cliff Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cliff Ridge anchors this corner of Uintah County, where the desert landscape is defined by a complex network of seasonal washes and ephemeral water sources. The drainages of Cliff Creek, Cow Wash, and Snake John Wash converge toward the center of the sheet, revealing the natural corridors used for travel across this arid terrain. Topographic landmarks such as The Rim Rock and First Gap provide distinct navigational points for those tracing historical movement through the region.

Industrial and transport history is reflected in the arterial roads that cross the benchlands, including the Old Bonanza Hwy and Miners Draw Rd. These routes, along with Deadman Bench Rd, highlight the area's connection to regional mining and ranching operations. Significant local landmarks like Davis Spring and Birch Creek underscore the critical importance of water placement in this high-desert environment.