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1985 Map of Abajo Peak

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Abajo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The high elevations of the Abajo Mountains dominate this 1980s topographic study within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Centered on the towering Abajo Peak, the map documents a landscape defined by significant summits like Horsehead Peak and North Peak, connected by high-altitude crossings such as Cooley Pass and Dickson Pass. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, with Verdure Creek and Recapture Creek flowing through complex canyon systems including Bulldog Canyon and Devil Canyon.

Evidence of local infrastructure and recreation appears at the Dalton Spring Campground and the Camp Jackson Reservoir, while a Gaging Station and various radio towers indicate the area's role in resource management and communication. The map captures the transition from high alpine basins like Gold Queen Basin to the deep incisions of Roundup Hollow, providing a detailed look at the watershed before modern developments altered these San Juan County highlands.