2021 Map of Woodruff Narrows

About this map

The Bear River winds through this high-altitude borderland between Utah and Wyoming, creating a complex network of water management features essential to the region's ranching history. The landscape is defined by the massive Woodruff Narrows Reservoir and the Dry Hollow Reservoir, which anchor an intricate system of irrigation including the Bear River Canal, Neville Canal, Booth Canal, and Sidehill Ditch. These man-made diversions illustrate the long-standing effort to harness the river as it passes through the Woodruff Upper Narrows and Woodruff Lower Narrows. Rising above the valley floor, the Crawford Mountains and Session Mountains dominate the skyline, punctuated by high-country transitions such as Wood Pass and Session Pass. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of Rich, Lincoln, and Uinta counties, where springs like Gil Smith Spring and Mud Spring provide vital water points in the arid terrain.