2017 Map of Sams Canyon

About this map

Avintaquin Cr flows through the northwestern corner of this high-elevation landscape in Duchesne County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named hollows. The area is characterized by seasonal water sources such as O'Driscoll Spring and Wildhorse Spring, which supported livestock and wildlife in this remote part of Utah. The naming conventions of the landscape—including Dipping Vat Hollow, Raspberry Hollow, and Rosie Hollow—hint at the agricultural and personal histories of the early residents. Navigation through this complex system of ridges and valleys is facilitated by several established routes, most notably Lake Canyon Rd and the Indian Canyon Right Fork Rd, which trace the natural contours of the deep canyons. Other significant geological features include Monument Gulch and the expansive Sams Canyon, reflecting the intricate erosion patterns typical of the Uinta Basin's fringe.