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2023 Map of Snake John Reef

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Snake John Reef
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Snake John Reef stands as the primary topographical feature on this borderland survey between Uintah County, Utah, and Moffat County, Colorado. This high-desert landscape is defined by massive sedimentary uplift and erosional drainage, with the high ground of the Blue Mountain Plateau and Cliff Ridge dropping away into complex networks of draws and canyons. The presence of K Ranch Rd and Miners Draw Rd suggests a landscape utilized for ranching and resource access, centered around intermittent water sources like Sand Spring Wash and Cliff Creek.

Detailed contours trace the sheer faces of Stuntz Ridge and the deep incisions of Bull Canyon. The survey also highlights the isolated network of primitive routes like Trail Creek Rd and K Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain toward more distant valleys. This map offers a clear view of the rugged, sparsely populated region before modern development could alter its traditional livestock and mineral-focused character.