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2020 Map of Sams Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Avintaquin Canyon and the surrounding high-elevation terrain of Duchesne County dominate this 2020 landscape, where the topography is defined by a dense network of drainages and named hollows. This area of the Uintah Basin hinterland reflects a traditional land use patterns focused on water access and seasonal transit, with several perennial water sources including Big Spring, O'Driscoll Spring, and Wildhorse Spring providing critical infrastructure for the local environment.

The presence of naming conventions like Dipping Vat Hollow suggests the historical importance of sheep and livestock management in this part of Utah. Modern access is maintained through routes such as Avintaquin Rd and Lake Canyon Rd, which thread through the complex system of ridges and canyons, including the Right Fork Indian Canyon and Raspberry Hollow. The map also captures the geological character of the region through landmarks like Monument Gulch and the distinctive Hoodoo Canyon.