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2017 Map of Rasmussen Hollow

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rasmussen Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Green River meanders through this portion of eastern Utah, carving prominent landforms such as Horseshoe Bend and creating a fertile corridor between the arid uplands. Near the settlement of Jensen, the confluence with Ashley Creek marks a transition into the broader Ashley Valley. The landscape is defined by a series of drainages and ridges, including Asphalt Ridge and the eponymous Rasmussen Hollow, which suggest the area's geological and ranching significance.

Transportation in the region relies on a network of rural roads that often follow these natural contours, such as Alahandra Ferry Rd and Slaugh Ranch Rd. These routes connect remote outposts like the Sundog Airport and various named ranch properties, including the Geo Slaugh Ranch and Cottonwood Bottom Ranch. This topography highlights the vital relationship between the river system and the high-desert livestock operations that have long characterized the Uintah County basin.