2014 Map of Rainbow

About this map

Rainbow sits atop a high-elevation plateau in Uintah County, surrounded by a complex network of canyons and ridges that define this portion of the Uinta Basin. The area's industrial character is marked by the Oil Springs Oil and Gas Field in the west and the prevalence of heavy-duty haulage routes like the Don Holmes Haul Rd and Wolf Den Rd. These paths navigate a landscape deeply carved by drainages such as East Fork Asphalt Wash and Evacuation Cr. Landmarks like Thimble Rock and Atchee Ridge provide orientation across the high ground, while East Seep Canyon and Park Canyon cut deep into the terrain. The presence of numerous named haul roads and oil fields reflects a landscape defined by natural resource extraction and the specialized infrastructure required to navigate its high-desert topography.