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2011 Map of Firewater Canyon South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Firewater Canyon South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Green River flows through the northwestern corner of this territory, where the terrain is defined by a series of high mesas and deep drainage systems in Uintah County. The landscape is dominated by notable overlooks such as North Point, Fox Point, and the prominent Firewater Point, which provides a vantage over the network of canyons below. Central to this geography is Wild Horse Basin, a significant catchment area fed by Wild Horse Canyon and the isolated Judith Spring.

A network of unpaved tracks and 4WD trails navigates the plateau, linking remote landmarks like Cottonwood Canyon and Burnt Canyon. To the southeast, the terrain shifts toward Papoose Canyon and Chandler Pasture, illustrating the traditional land use patterns of this high-desert environment. The intricate contour work reflects a deeply eroded plateau, where seasonal watercourses like Firewater Canyon have carved permanent features into the bedrock.