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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

Abajo Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, where the complex topography of the Abajo Mountains creates a network of deep drainages and sharp ridges. The 1985 survey captures the area's transition from sheer wilderness to a managed mountain resource, notably indicated by the Radio Towers situated near the summit of the peak itself.

Surface water is a defining element of the local geography, with numerous named sources like Cold Springs, Dalton Spring, and the headwaters of Verdure Creek and Recapture Creek radiating from the mountain's flanks. The map illustrates early access and mining history through labels like Gold Queen Basin and Shingle Mill Draw, while mountain navigation is highlighted at natural crossings like Cooley Pass and Dickson Pass.