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2023 Map of Firewater Canyon North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Firewater Canyon North
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, winding path through the heart of Desolation Canyon in this part of Uintah and Carbon Counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where high plateaus like Peters Point and North Point drop away into complex drainage systems. River navigation is marked by a series of significant whitewater obstacles, including Jack Creek Rapids, Big Canyon Rapids, and the aptly named Firewater Rapids. These geological features tell the story of a river cutting through ancient strata, creating isolated pockets of level ground such as Rock House Bottom along the water's edge.

Evidence of the region's rugged character is found in the many tributary canyons that feed the main channel, from the narrow Cedar Ridge Canyon to the expansive Cottonwood Canyon. Landmarks like Nutters Rock and Firewater Point serve as prominent navigational aids in a territory dominated by severe elevation changes. This map documents a wilderness area where the natural path of the water dictates the human experience of the terrain.