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2020 Map of Flat Rock Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Flat Rock Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flat Rock Mesa dominates this 2020 topographic survey of Uintah County, Utah, where a complex network of high desert drainage systems reveals a history of movement and resource extraction. The map traces the winding course of Hill Cr, which cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle alongside numerous specifically named geological formations. These canyons, such as Mail Canyon, Mexican Canyon, and Upper Wagon Canyon, suggest a landscape shaped by historical freighting and travel routes.

Insights into early 20th-century land management and local geography are found in names like School Section Canyon and Agency Draw, reflecting the administrative history of these lands. The presence of Oil Sand Canyon highlights the area's geological potential, while Flat Rock Spring marks a critical water source in an otherwise arid environment. This detailed elevation study documents the intricate contouring of the high plateaus and the deep canyons that define this portion of the Uinta Basin.