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2017 Map of Steer Ridge Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Steer Ridge Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Green River carves a deep path through this remote stretch of the Colorado Plateau, defining the boundary between Carbon and Uintah Counties. This 2017 survey highlights the treacherous nature of the waterway as it passes through Desolation Canyon, marked by a series of named whitewater features including Wild Horse Rapids, Steer Ridge Rapids, and Log Cabin Rapids. The surrounding landscape is dominated by high plateaus and dramatic vertical relief, with Steer Ridge and Van Duesen Ridge overlooking deep cuts like Steer Ridge Canyon and Calf Canyon.

Evidence of human access is sparse, centered primarily on the unpaved Steer Ridge Rd and the vital water source at Johnson Spring. The map provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the High Plateaus, tracing the drainage of Rock Cr and its Left Fork Rock Cr as they feed toward the river's basin. This is a study of the river-corridor economy and geography, where landmarks like Steer Ridge Bottom and Snap Canyon serve as critical reference points in an otherwise formidable wilderness.