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1968 Map of Cliff Ridge

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cliff Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Cliff Ridge and The Rimrock dominate this high-desert landscape in Uintah County, Utah, where geological formations and seasonal water sources dictated human movement and industry in the late 1960s. The map captures a transition from the elevated ridge-lines to the complex drainage systems below, including Snake John Creek and Birch Creek. Human presence is marked by resource extraction and infrastructure, evidenced by scattered Drill Hole locations, a prominent Pipeline cutting through the center, and numerous Prospect markings indicating mineral exploration.

The distribution of water is critical here, with named sources like Davis Spring, Powder Springs, and the specialized Tar Seeps providing vital landmarks in an arid environment. A network of Jeep Trails and unnamed trails navigates the terrain, crossing through First Gap and following natural draws such as Miners Draw and Blind Draw. This survey serves as a record of the area's mid-century character, balancing ranching features like a Corral with the modern installations of Radio Towers atop the heights.