2020 Map of Steer Ridge Canyon

About this map

Green River white water dominates this 2020 landscape as it flows through the deep incisions of Desolation Canyon. This topographical study reveals the complex geography of the Uintah and Carbon county border, where the river's descent is marked by a succession of named whitewater features including Wild Horse Rapids, Steer Ridge Rapids, and Snap Canyon Rapids. The terrain is characterized by high, narrow divides such as Steer Ridge and Van Duesen Ridge that separate deep drainages like Calf Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon. Limited human infrastructure is visible, primarily consisting of the Steer Ridge Rd and the lone Johnson Spring, reflecting a wilderness defined by its hydrologic and geologic barriers. The detailed elevation data captures the transition from high plateaus like Flat Top down to the secluded Steer Ridge Bottom along the riverbank.