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1985 Map of Firewater Canyon North

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Firewater Canyon North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Green River Desolation Canyon carves a dramatic path through this high desert landscape, defining the western boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. This 1985 survey illustrates the challenging hydrology of the river corridor, specifically noting series of obstacles for navigation such as Rock House Rapids, Big Canyon Rapids, and the Little Rock House Riffle. The geography is shaped by deep drainage systems like West Tabyago Canyon and Big Canyon which feed toward the river valley.

Industrial and governmental interests are centered on the Naval Oil Shale Reserve No 2, which occupies a large portion of the eastern terrain. Significant landmarks include high elevations such as Peters Point and Firewater Point, which offer vantage points over the complex network of ravines and plateaus. The convergence of Carbon and Uintah counties occurs within the riverbed, highlighting how the natural watercourse serves as a definitive political boundary in this portion of eastern Utah.