1963 Map of Floy Canyon

About this map

The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation occupies the northeastern corner of this territory, where the terrain is marked by steep canyons and natural springs. This high-desert landscape is defined by the massive drainage systems of Floy Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon, which cut through the uplifted strata of the Book Cliffs. Throughout the area, human presence is traced by old transit routes like the Wagon Road and the Sunset Dugway, while names like Tom Farrer Valley and Tom Spr suggest the local history of ranching and water rights in this arid environment.