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2017 Map of Whiterocks

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Whiterocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Whiterocks River and its intricate distributary network dominate this high-desert landscape on the border of Duchesne and Uintah counties. The map captures a sophisticated system of agricultural irrigation, where numerous man-made waterways like the Uintah Canal, Larsen Ditch, and Silka Lateral divert water from the river channels to the surrounding benches. This hydro-infrastructure is central to the life of the small settlements at Whiterocks, Hayden, and Leeton.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered rural burial grounds, including White Rocks Cem and Hayden Cem. The terrain is marked by distinct geological elevations such as Nephi Bench and Blackhawk Bench, while local landmarks like Uriah Heap Springs and the Merkley Reservoir provide key water sources in this arid environment. The map also traces the path of the Whiterocks and Ouray Valley Canal as it winds through the northeastern hills.