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2014 Map of Windy Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Windy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Duchesne River meanders across the central landscape of this 2014 survey, a vital water source for the arid eastern Utah terrain. The complex irrigation network surrounding Independence and Ballard reveals the agricultural dependency of the region, featuring an intricate system of waterways like the Riverdell Canal, New Hope Canal, and the Myton Townsite Canal. This engineering illustrates how water management has historically shaped the settlement patterns of the Uinta Valley.

To the south, the topography transitions into more defined landforms, notably the prominence of Windy Ridge and the broad expanse of Leland Bench. These features, alongside Sand Pass and the drainage of Pleasant Valley Wash, provide a clear picture of the natural corridors used for travel and transport between Duchesne and Uintah counties. The presence of the Ouray School Canal near the eastern edge further underscores the legacy of water development in the territory.