2014 Map of Davis Canyon

About this map

Davis Canyon anchors this high-elevation landscape along the border of Colorado and Utah, where the rugged topography of the Piceance Basin meets the Uinta Basin. The area is defined by a series of prominent ridges and deep drainages, such as Atchee Ridge and Side Canyon Ridge, which dictate the paths of early primitive routes. The map records a network of established tracks and mountain roads, including Atchee Ridge Rd and Rector Rdg, that navigate between the steep-walled canyons of Dragon Canyon and August Canyon. This 2014 survey documents the complex geography of the state line where Uintah and Rio Blanco Counties meet. Water remains a critical element in this arid environment, marked by solitary points like Mud Spring. The naming conventions of features like Hells Hole Canyon and West Tent Canyon reflect the difficult terrain faced by early surveyors and ranchers.