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2014 Map of Ouray

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ouray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ouray sits at the vital confluence of the Duchesne River and the Green River within the Uinta Valley. This 2014 survey records a landscape defined by its riparian geometry, where the White River also merges into the Green, creating a complex network of waterways that have historically sustained life in this arid region. The terrain is marked by significant alluvial features such as Tia Juana Bottom and expansive elevated areas like Leland Bench.

Transport through this part of Uintah County is facilitated by routes like S Highway 88 and W Chipeta Grove Rd, which navigate the shifts between river bottoms and desert washes. The map also delineates drainage patterns through Willow Cr and Uteland Butte Wash, illustrating the erosional forces that continue to shape the Uinta Basin. These natural landmarks provide essential context for understanding the geographic orientation of local ranching and settlement patterns near the river junctions.