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1991 Map of Tenmile Canyon North

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Tenmile Canyon North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The northern reaches of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation dominate this 1991 provisional survey, where the landscape is defined by the massive uplift of Winter Ridge and Moon Ridge. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage systems, including Willow Creek and Meadow Creek, which flow through the high plateau country. This map captures a specific moment in the land use of eastern Utah, showing the Indian Reservation Boundary as it crosses the county line between Uintah and Grand.

Industrial activity in this isolated area is evidenced by an Oil well and a Drill Hole on the ridge tops, indicating mineral exploration during the late 20th century. The intricate canyon systems, such as Tenmile Canyon, Billie Brown Canyon, and the uniquely named Little Jim Canyon, suggest a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and resource extraction, connected by a singular primitive Trail winding through the canyons.