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2023 Map of Flat Rock Mesa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Flat Rock Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Flat Rock Mesa dominates this high-altitude landscape in the southern reaches of Uintah County, where deep incisions from Big Canyon and Wilcox Canyon reveal the complex topography of the Tavaputs Plateau region. This area remains largely defined by its natural drainage systems, including the southward-flowing Hill Creek and the intermittent waters of Agency Draw. The presence of Flat Rock Spring provides a rare water source in this arid environment, while the naming of Oil Sand Canyon hints at the underlying geologic potential and resource history of the Uinta Basin.

Transportation is minimal, anchored by Hill Creek Rd which traces the western creek bed through the canyon floor. Other geographic markers like School-Section Canyon and Mail Canyon suggest historical administrative uses and travel routes through the mesas. Researchers can trace the transition from the upper plateaus down into intricate ravine systems such as Big Doggie Canyon and Lower Wagon Canyon.