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1968 Map of Cliff Ridge

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cliff Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Cliff Ridge dominates this 1960s landscape in Uintah County, where the high desert terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations and remote industrial activity. The prominent escarpment of The Rimrock cuts across the center of the sheet, dividing the high plateau from the lower drainages. This era of land use is clearly visible through the presence of several Drill Holes and a Pipeline that traverses the central basin, alongside scattered resource extraction points like the Gravel Pit near Birch Creek.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, represented by named features such as Daris Spring, Tar Seeps, and the Cow Wash Res. The map documents a network of primitive transportation, including a system of Trails and Jeep Trails that navigate through narrow passages like First Gap. These routes connect the rugged northern drainages of Bourdette Draw to the southern washes of Snake John Creek and Raven Ridge, reflecting the area's history of ranching and early energy exploration.