2014 Map of Dark Canyon

About this map

Ashley National Forest defines the rugged verticality of this Duchesne County landscape, where the Uinta River carves south through high canyon walls. The 2014 survey reveals a geography shaped by water management and seasonal habitation, centered on the Uinta Canyon Summer Homes and the Uintah Canyon Youth Camp. A network of high-altitude water features supports the area, including the Cedarview Canal and Powerplant Canal, alongside numerous springs such as Lightning Killed Bull Spring and Mugwump Spring. Evidence of early cattle ranching or mountain transit persists in place names like Zeagher Cabin and John Starr Flat. The map documents a sophisticated system of irrigation and transit, marked by the Upper Uinta Canal Bridge and Uinta Canyon Hwy, illustrating how remote mountain resources were harnessed for the valley below.