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1998 Map of Rays Valley

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Rays Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Uinta National Forest dominates this topographic landscape, defined by a series of steep drainages and prominent summits including Teat Mountain and Red Mountain. The area is characterized by a complex network of canyons and ridges, where Rays Valley serves as a central corridor for various numbered watercourses from First Water Creek to Fourth Water Creek. Evidence of industrial exploration and infrastructure appears sparingly in the backcountry, noted by Drill Holes and a Mine located near Tanner Ridge.

Water sources are vital markers in this high country, ranging from the Sulphur Spring in the north to Mogbeck Spring in the south. The map documents a transition from established Road access to primitive 4wd tracks and Trails, illustrating the managed use of forest land. Along the Diamond Fork, Footbridge crossings and a Tunnel near the northern boundary indicate significant trail engineering within the drainage systems of Sixth Water Creek and Cottonwood Canyon.