1964 Map of Uteland Butte

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices across this arid landscape in Uintah County, marking a significant historical line through the terrain. The topography is dominated by wide, flat terraces including Leland Bench and Eightmile Flat, which are broken by the prominent landmark of Uteland Butte. Modern resource extraction is evident in the mid-1960s with several Oil Wells scattered across the basin, often accessed by a network of Jeep Trails. To the south, the Green River winds past Wild Horse Bench, while the seasonal hydrology of the region is defined by the Pariette Draw and various washes that cut through the desert floor. This 1964 survey illustrates the intersection of mid-century industrial development and nineteenth-century territorial boundaries in a region defined by its extreme relief.