Loading map...

2020 Map of Steinaker Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Steinaker Reservoir serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in Uintah County, where sophisticated water management systems support the settlement of Dry Fork. The map documents an intricate network of irrigation and transport infrastructure, including the Steinaker Service Canal, Rock Point Canal, and the historic Steinaker Ditch. These man-made features contrast with the natural topography of the Ashley National Forest, which dominates the northern reaches of the sheet with its deeply incised drainages like Ashley Gorge and Big Brush Gorge.

Industrial activity is noted in the northeast by the Stauffer Chemical Tailings Pond North, while more remote geological landmarks such as Enchanted Canyon and Red Mtn define the western terrain. Local road networks like Taylor Mountain Rd and Dry Fork Settlement Rd provide a clear view of how rural access and land use were organized in this region of the Uinta Basin during the early 21st century.