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1966 Map of Tom Patterson Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tom Patterson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Mc Cook Ridge and Rat Hole Ridge dominate this corner of Uintah County, where the topography is defined by deeply incised canyons and high terminal points. The 1960s landscape shows a clear reliance on isolated water sources, marking several specific locations such as Tom Patterson Spring, Black Horse Spring, and Sweet Water Spring. A notable industrial artifact is the alignment of the South Canyon Railroad, which snakes through the southern drainage near South Canyon.

Evidence of mid-century activity in this remote terrain includes a solitary Landing Strip located on a flat bench between canyons, and several named landmarks that suggest a history of ranching or early exploration, such as Saddle Horse Point and Black Horse Point. The complex network of drainages, including Bitter Creek and Moccasin Trail Canyon, highlights the challenging geography that shaped local movement and land use during this era.