2020 Map of Moon Bottom

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through the heart of the Uinta Basin, creating a sequence of distinctive riverine flats known as "bottoms." These fertile pockets, including Moon Bottom, Snider Bottom, and Hydes Bottom, provide a stark contrast to the surrounding arid terrain of the Little Desert and the elevated plateaus of Wild Horse Bench. The landscape is defined by the erosive forces of water, with drainage systems like Sheep Wash, Desert Spring Wash, and Fourmile Wash cutting through the topography to meet the river. This 2020 map documents the complex relationship between the waterway and the local road network, where routes such as Moon Bottom Rd and Kings Canyon Rd trace the contours of the canyon floors. Notable features like Antelope Knolls and Kings Canyon highlight the geological diversity of this section of Uintah County, offering a detailed record of the region's physical geography.