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2017 Map of Dry Fork

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dry Fork serves as the central hub of this eastern Utah landscape, where the high desert terrain meets the southern edges of the Ashley National Forest. The map documents a complex network of canyons and ridges, including the prominent Sawtooth Ridge and Castle Cove, which define the local topography. This area is characterized by its historical reliance on water and ranching, evidenced by the numerous springs such as Chokecherry Spring and Beck Spring that dot the higher elevations.

Settlement patterns follow the drainage of the Dry Fork creek, with Dry Fork Settlement Rd and Mcconkie Ranch Rd providing access to family lands and the Dry Fork Cem. The inclusion of the Dry Fork Flume Trail suggests a legacy of water management and transport through the rugged breaks, while names like Coal Mine Basin and Shindy Draw point to the diverse land uses, from resource extraction to livestock grazing, that have shaped Uintah County.