2011 Map of Weaver Ridge

About this map

The White River cuts through the northwest corner of this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Colorado. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems and prominent elevations, most notably the namesake Weaver Ridge which runs centrally through the quadrangle. Several significant canyons, including Cripple Horse Canyon, Weaver Canyon, and Hells Hole Canyon, illustrate the complex erosion patterns typical of the Uinta Basin's eastern edge. Evidence of the region's unique mineral history is found in the naming of the Gilsonite Hills and Gilsonite Draw, referencing the rare asphaltite vein found almost exclusively in this part of the country. Modern access is limited to a few thoroughfares like County Rd-114, leaving much of the area in its natural state.