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2010 Map of Anastacio Spring

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Anastacio Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Anastacio Spring serves as a central landmark in this drainage-heavy landscape of San Juan County, where a complex network of seasonal water sources and named canyons defines the terrain. The geography is marked by distinctive topographic features such as the Devils Washpan and the high flats of Pump Mesa. These names suggest a history of ranching and resource management in a dry environment, where reliably named water points like Barrel Spring, Beef Spring, and Bull Spring were essential for livestock and travelers.

Evidence of early land use is found in the various named pockets and glades, including Beanie Pockets and Long Glade Canyon. The map details a rugged system of erosion-carved paths like Rattlesnake Canyon and Devils Canyon, showing how the land was navigated before modern infrastructure. This 2010 survey reflects a territory still defined primarily by its natural landmarks and the vital springs that sustained local life.