1953 Map of Firewater Canyon

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of this mid-century topographic survey, defining the eastern border of Desolation Canyon. This high-desert landscape is largely encompassed by the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, a region marked by intricate drainage systems and dramatic relief. Named landmarks like Peters Point and North Point provide orientation above the labyrinth of canyons, while water sources such as Tabyago Spring and Charlie Brown Spring suggest the critical points of human and animal activity in an otherwise arid environment.