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2017 Map of Dinosaur NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dinosaur NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Deadmans Grave rests at the intersection of a vast desert road network in this corner of Uintah County, highlighting a solitary and specific point of human history amid the high plateau terrain. The landscape is dominated by the broad expanse of Deadman Bench, which is dissected by numerous drainage systems including Powder Springs Wash, Kennedy Wash, and Cow Wash. These ephemeral watercourses reflect the arid hydrology of the region, where seasonal flows have carved deep into the earth.

Transportation corridors like the Old Bonanza Hwy and Red Wash Cutoff indicate the area's role in regional connectivity between industrial or mining hubs. To the east and south, the topography rises and falls through Raven Ridge and into the Coyote Basin, showing the complex relief of the Utah desert. This 2017 survey details a landscape where historic named landmarks and modern infrastructure intersect.