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2023 Map of Firewater Canyon South

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Firewater Canyon South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Desolation Canyon and the high plateaus of Uintah County dominate this landscape, where steep vertical relief is defined by a network of drainage systems. The terrain is structured around prominent landforms like Firewater Point, North Point, and Fox Point, which overlook a complex series of deep ravines. Water sources are scarce in this arid environment, making isolated points like Bishop Spring and Judith Spring critical landmarks for understanding historical movement through the region.

The map reveals a transition between deep basin floors and high ridges, particularly evident in the winding path of Cottonwood Canyon and the secluded Wild Horse Basin. These natural features, along with Burnt Canyon and Papoose Canyon, illustrate the erosional patterns that have shaped this portion of eastern Utah. This detailed survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an essential perspective for researchers studying land use and geological formations in the Green River corridor.