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2011 Map of Minnie Maud Creek East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Minnie Maud Creek East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Minnie Maud Creek and Argyle Creek define the complex drainage systems of this Duchesne County landscape. The area is characterized by high-elevation landforms, including Minnie Maud Ridge and Argyle Ridge, which separate a network of deep-cut canyons such as Big Piney Canyon and Pinnacle Canyon. The topography suggests a region primarily used for cattle grazing and transit, with long-established routes like the Twist Trail and Minnie Maud Creek Rd providing access through the steep terrain.

Water sources are scarce in this high desert environment, making landmarks like Sky-high Pond and the intermittent Nine Mile Creek significant for local land use. Local history is etched into the names of the landscape, from the prominent Whitmore Park at the southwestern edge to family-named features such as Sorenson Draw and Williams Canyon. The map reveals how limited access roads follow the natural contours of the canyons, maintaining a pattern of movement that has changed little over the decades.