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2020 Map of Cowboy Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bad Land Cliffs dominate the northern terrain of this Utah landscape, marking a sharp geological transition above the drainage systems of the Uinta Basin. The topography is defined by deeply incised corridors, most notably Ninemile Canyon, which serves as a primary arterial route through the region alongside Nine Mile Creek. This 2020 survey illustrates the complex network of naming conventions used by locals and surveyors to navigate the labyrinthine breaks, from the evocative formation known as The Mummy to the secluded The Alcove near the southern boundary.

Transitioning across the Duchesne and Carbon county line, the map reveals a remote environment where travel is dictated by the canyons. Routes like Nine Mile Canyon Road and Cottonwood Canyon Road follow the natural contours of the land, connecting high plateaus like Cowboy Bench and Spring Bench with the low-lying draws. This document captures the modern state of these traditional travel corridors, including Stone Cabin Draw and Blind Canyon, providing a precise record of the area's geography as it exists in the 21st century.