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2014 Map of Tom Patterson Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tom Patterson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

McCOOK RIDGE dominates this Uintah County landscape, forming a high backbone between numerous deep drainages that cut through the eastern Utah desert. The 2014 terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons, including the sprawling Tom Patterson Canyon and the evocatively named Moonshine Canyon to the northeast. Water remains the critical factor for life in this arid environment, marked by the presence of vital points such as Black Horse Spring, Sweet Water Spring, and Gorge Spring.

Transport through the area is dictated by the topography, with McCOOK RIDGE RD following the high ground while other routes like Tom Patterson CYN thread through the valley floors. Significant portions of the southern map are dedicated to conservation within the Book Cliffs Natural Area, preserving the character of the land near Taylor Canyon and Johns Canyon. The names here, from Saddle Horse Point to Railroad Canyon, reflect a history of ranching and early survey efforts in the Book Cliffs region.