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2014 Map of Cliff Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The dramatic geological formations of eastern Uintah County dominate this landscape, defined by the towering Cliff Ridge and the distinct strike of the Snake John Reef. This 2014 survey captures a terrain shaped by deep drainage patterns and ridges, where the high elevation of Squaw Ridge and Raven Ridge overlooks a network of washes. In this arid environment, water management is evident at the Cow Wash Reservoir, a critical point for local ranching or wildlife.

Transportation corridors like Us-40 and the Old Bonanza Hwy cut through the topography, connecting the region across natural barriers like First Gap and the prominent The Rim Rock. The map illustrates a place where modern infrastructure, including Radio Twrs, sits atop ancient landforms like Bourdette Draw and Snake John Wash. This layout reveals the intersection of industrial utility and the persistent, unyielding geometry of the Utah desert.