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2020 Map of Dark Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this landscape in Duchesne County, where the Uinta River carves through deep canyons and draws. The complex water management system of the region is evident through features like the Powerplant Canal, and a series of crossings including the Upper Uinta Canal Bridge, Uinta River Bridge, and Lower Uinta Canal Bridge. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevations such as Pole Mtn and the sweeping Big Bend of the river canyon.

Local nomenclature is preserved through numerous family-named and descriptive landmarks like John Starr Flat, Henry Olsen Draw, and East Cart Hollow. The map also meticulously identifies vital water sources for this high-desert environment, including Nephi Pond and a diverse array of springs with unique names such as Mugwump Spring, Lightning Killed Bull Spring, and the Russell Spring Number 1 sequence. These labels provide a detailed look at the resource-dependent geography of the Uintah Basin.