1965 Map of Donkey Flat

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates the northern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, where the high terrain breaks into a complex network of drainages including Hole-in-the-wall Canyon, Pothole Canyon, and Constantine Canyon. The geography is defined by a transition from these wooded uplands down into the broad open expanses of Donkey Flat and Little Donkey Flat. Resource extraction and industrial water management are evident in the northwest corner, marked by a Strip Mine, associated Storage Bins, and an Industrial Waste Pond. Hydrological monitoring is centered on Big Brush Creek, where a Gaging Station tracks the flow through the arid basin. To the south, the topographic relief rises again into the Buck Skin Hills, a region crisscrossed by a Jeep Trail and a significant Pipeline, reflecting the mid-century infrastructure required to navigate and utilize this remote section of Uintah County.