2012 Map of Turtle Hill

About this map

Blacks Fork and Smiths Fork converge in this high-plains landscape of Uinta County, where the hydrology of the arid West is meticulously documented. The terrain is defined by seasonal drainages and topographic landmarks like Turtle Hill and the long depression of Urie Draw. Human intervention in the landscape is primarily evidenced by water management and a network of county roads. The Urie Ditch demonstrates the importance of irrigation in this region, while named routes like Mud Spring Rd and Hank Hollow Rd provide access to the expansive hollows of the area, including Hank Hollow and Grassy Hollow. This 2012 survey captures the modern ranching and rural infrastructure of the Wyoming basin, detailing the courses of Cottonwood Cr and Leavitt Cr as they meander through the open country.