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2014 Map of Duchesne SE

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Duchesne SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Nutter Canyon Oil Field serves as a focal point for industrial activity in this section of the Uinta Basin during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, including Sowers Cr and Antelope Cr, which have carved deep features such as Sowers Canyon, Brundage Canyon, and Nutters Canyon into the high plateau. These canyons dictate the local transportation routes, with roads like Sowers Canyon Rd following the natural contours of the land.

Energy extraction and ranching infrastructure are linked by a grid of local roads, including Co Rd 29 and Deer Trail Ln, which navigate the elevation changes between Cottonwood Ridge and the canyon floors. The presence of the oil field amidst these named topographic features highlights the intersection of Utah's natural geography and its mineral economy. This survey documents the specific footprint of oil and gas development within the township and range system at this moment in time.