1962 Map of Deep Creek Canyon

About this map

Currant Creek flows through the center of this 1962 landscape, winding past the Fishponds as it moves toward the southern border of the quadrangle. This area of the Uintah Basin is defined by a dense network of drainages and high-altitude terrain, including the steep descent of Deep Creek Canyon and the secluded Wildcat Canyon. The map captures the remote character of the Wasatch and Duchesne county line before modern development, showing only a sparse network of jeep trails and a single telephone line crossing the northern slopes. Toward the south, the Strawberry River and Bear River anchor the drainage system, while numerous springs and seasonal watercourses like Water Hollow and North Fork Creek illustrate the complex hydrology of this high-plateau environment.