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2020 Map of Abajo Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Abajo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Abajo Peak rises as the dominant landmark of this high-elevation landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This 2020 survey details a complex system of drainage and relief, where waters flow from the heights of Horsehead Peak and South Peak into the deep incisions of Devil Canyon and Bulldog Canyon. The presence of the Camp Jackson Reservoir and the adjacent Camp Jackson area indicates a long-standing history of water management and mountain use in this part of San Juan County.

Transport through this steep terrain is defined by historic corridors like North Creek Pass and Cooley Pass, which provide passage between the rugged basins. Geologists and local historians can trace the legacy of resource exploration through labels such as Gold Queen Basin and Gold Queen Gulch, while recreational infrastructure is noted by the W Wagon Road Loop Trail and the Pipeline Trail winding through the forest.