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2011 Map of Ouray

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of three major waterways—the Green River, Duchesne River, and White River—anchors this portion of the Uinta Valley. The settlement of Ouray sits at this hydrologic crossroads, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by expansive river bottoms and desert washes. The map illustrates a complex network of riparian environments, including Old Charley Wash and the broad Tia Juana Bottom, which contrast with the arid surrounding terrain.

Industrial and transit history are visible through the presence of the Uteland Mine near Uteland Butte Wash and a system of local routes like Seep Ridge Rd and Watson Rd. Further south, the drainage of Willow Creek and the cut of Pariette Draw carve through the topography, highlighting the geographic isolation and specialized land use in this eastern Utah region during the early twenty-first century.