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1968 Map of Gilsonite Draw

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gilsonite Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts through the northern landscape of this Duchesne County region, marking a historical line of demarcation across the drainages. This high-desert terrain is defined by a series of deep erosional features, including Gilsonite Draw and Wells Draw, which channel toward the south. The southern edge of the sheet is dominated by the formidable Bad Land Cliffs, where the elevation drops sharply toward Gate Canyon.

Resource extraction and backcountry access are evident through a network of Jeep Trails and a significant Pipeline that traverses the southeastern sector. The influence of federal land management is visible in the northwest, where a portion of the Ashley National Forest is designated. Scattered exploratory markers, such as a Drill Hole, indicate the geological interest in the area during the late 1960s, while the natural drainage patterns of Fivemile Canyon and Big Wash dictate the movement across this arid environment.