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2011 Map of San Arroyo Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of San Arroyo Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

San Arroyo Ridge and the towering Book Cliffs define this high-desert landscape in Uintah County, where the terrain is carved by a complex network of drainages. The area is dominated by energy extraction and remote navigation, centered around the East Canyon Gas Field and Overlook Gas Field. These industrial footprints are connected by a sparse network of mountain routes, including East Canyon Rd and McCook Ridge Rd, which trace the natural contours of the ridges and canyons.

Drainages like West Fork Bitter Creek and Middle Fork Bitter Creek cut through the topography, while landforms such as Tom Patterson Point and Tom Patterson Ridge serve as prominent navigational markers. The presence of San Arroyo Camp highlights the temporary infrastructure necessary for resource management in this isolated part of eastern Utah, where place names like Sweet Water Canyon and Railroad Canyon reflect a history of exploration and environmental adaptation.