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2020 Map of Pine Spring Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pine Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Indian Ridge and Seep Ridge define the high terrain of this Uintah County landscape, where a complex network of drainages has carved deep into the plateau. The map reveals a nomenclature rooted in the area's geological and logistical history, specifically through features like Little Asphalt Ridge and the various branches of Big Asphalt Canyon. These labels point to the region's long-standing association with natural hydrocarbon deposits found in the rock.

Transport and survival in this arid environment are highlighted by the presence of Jacks Wagon Road Canyon and the critical water source at Pine Spring. The landscape is further detailed by numerous named canyons such as Window Canyon, Crow Roost Canyon, and Wild Horse Canyon, illustrating how the topography dictated movement through this part of Utah. The density of these named features provides essential context for understanding the historic use of the land for ranching and resource extraction.