2023 Map of Pelican Lake

About this map

The Uinta Valley serves as a critical junction for water management and wildlife preservation in this Uintah County landscape. Central to the map is Pelican Lake, a significant water body flanked by the Pelican Lake Airport and the vast Ouray National Wildlife Refuge. The irrigation network, including the Ouray Park Canal, Ouray Valley Canal, and Lake Canal, illustrates the engineering required to support agricultural settlements like Ouray Park and Leota in this arid region. The confluence of the Duchesne River and the Green River in the southwestern and southeastern corners further defines the hydrology of the area. Genealogists will find the locations of Avalon Cem and Leota Cem particularly useful, while landmarks such as Silvestre Overlook and the RNI Water Plant provide modern context to the longstanding settlements of Leland Bench.