The settlement of Dragon sits deep within the high desert canyons near the Utah-Colorado state line, where the drainage of Evacuation Creek carves through the Uintah County landscape. This 2020 topographic record shows a remote environment defined by massive geological formations and narrow watercourses. To the south, Rector Ridge rises above Atchee Canyon, while to the north, Rabbit Mtn and Park Mtn dominate the horizon. The presence of the Dragon Cem suggests the area's long-standing local history, while the proximity to the Uintah Co Rio Blanco Co boundary highlights its position as a borderlands region. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Dragon Rd and Country Boy Rd, reflecting the isolation of this corner of the state where Missouri Cr and Texas Cr provide the primary hydrological features.
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1885 · East Tavaputs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Junction
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1959 · Grand Junction
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1960 · Grand Junction
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1962 · Grand Junction
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1964 · Grand Junction
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1964 · Texas Creek
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1964 · East Evacuation Creek
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1964 · Banta Ridge
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1965 · Grand Junction
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