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2023 Map of Dinosaur Quarry

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Dinosaur Quarry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Green River carves a deep path through the eastern Utah landscape, serving as the central geographic feature of this Uintah County survey. To the north, the protected lands of Dinosaur National Monument dominate the terrain, where Split Mtn and Split Mountain Canyon demonstrate the powerful erosive force of the river over geologic time. The monument is crisscrossed by specialized paths like the Fossil Discovery Trl, Sound Of Silence Trl, and Desert Voices Trl, reflecting the area's dual focus on paleontological research and preservation.

South of the monument boundaries, the settlement of Jensen sits near the confluence of the river and Brush Creek. This agricultural and residential pocket is supported by a network of local roads including Blue Mountain Road and the Quarry Entrance Road. Researchers will find local landmarks such as the Jensen Cem and the Rocker Ranch Airport along the river flats, while seasonal drainages like Red Wash and Cliff Creek define the surrounding high desert topography.