2011 Map of Tom Patterson Canyon

About this map

Mc Cook Ridge dominates this high plateau landscape within the Book Cliffs Natural Area, where a series of long ridges and deep drainages define the geography of eastern Utah. The map traces the winding course of Mc Cook Ridge Rd as it follows the high ground between Tom Patterson Canyon and Rat Hole Canyon. This area is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, with prominent overlooks like Tom Patterson Point and Black Horse Point providing vantage points over the surrounding canyon systems. Grounded in the arid environment, Sweet Water Spring and the drainage of Bitter Creek represent vital water sources in an otherwise dry terrain. Names like Moccasin Trail Canyon, Chipeta Canyon, and Moonshine Canyon reflect the cultural and historical layers of this remote section of Uintah County.