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1991 Map of Moonwater Point

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Moonwater Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation covers the heart of this landscape, where the plateaus of the East High Plateaus meet the Tavaputs Plateau. This 1991 provisional survey documents a highly dissected terrain defined by steep drainage systems and narrow ridges. Central to the topography is Moonwater Point, a massive landform surrounded by the intricate erosional patterns of Moonwater Canyon and Deep Canyon. The map reveals a vital network of isolated water sources essential to this arid environment, including Anna Laura Spring, Pinto Springs, and Maros Water.

Boundary lines for Uintah and Grand Counties intersect at the northern edge, showing the jurisdictional divide in this remote portion of Utah. The drainage pattern is dominated by Chandler Canyon and Slough Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff through the complex canyon country. This edition reflects field checks from 1963 and 1988, providing a precise record of unimproved roads and trails that represent the only infrastructure through these tribal lands and public ranges.