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2020 Map of Cooper Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cooper Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bitter Cr weaves through a complex network of high desert drainage systems in this part of Uintah County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic ridges and branching canyons, including Indian Ridge and McCook Ridge which serve as natural barriers across the high plateau. The topography is etched with numerous named gulches and washes, from the ominous Suicide Canyon to the descriptively named Slick Rock Canyon and Death Trap Canyon.

Remote infrastructure is visible through specialized routes like Park Ridge Rd and the Bob Hope Loop, indicating the area's continued use for resource management or recreation. Several features hint at the importance of seasonal water management in this arid environment, specifically the Reservoir Canyon and Sweet Water Canyon. This 2020 survey provides a contemporary view of these traditional landmarks, from the West Fork Asphalt Wash in the north to the Little Monument Canyon at the southern boundary.