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2017 Map of Ice Cave Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ice Cave Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ashley National Forest dominates this section of the Uinta Basin, where the high desert meets the southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains. The landscape is defined by the Whiterocks River and the Uinta River, which have carved deep drainages like Bridger Canyon and Red Pine Canyon. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Whiterocks Canal, Farm Creek Canal, and the Duncan Ditch, which redirect snowmelt for lower-elevation use.

Genealogical and local interest is found at Reeds Cem near Wild Horse Draw, while the presence of Loggers Cabin Park and the Coal Mine Draw hints at the timber and resource extraction that shaped local industry. Family history researchers may recognize landmarks such as the Henry Olsen Draw or the Farm Creek Bridge, located along the route of Farm Creek Rd near the Duchesne and Uintah county line.