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2023 Map of Aneth

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Aneth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Aneth serves as a central hub in this high-desert landscape, where the San Juan River carves a winding path through the arid terrain of San Juan County. This 2023 edition documents the modern road network connecting remote mesas and valleys, including Ismay Trading Post RD and Indian Rte 352. Notable landmarks like Aneth Point and Black Rock Point define the horizon, while the Aneth Area-Burials Cem indicates a long-standing community presence.

The landscape is characterized by its dramatic shifts in elevation, from the broad White Mesa to the depths of Clay Hill Canyon. Smaller waterways like McElmo Creek and Montezuma Creek converge toward the river, while specific locations such as Rockwell Flat and the San Juan Valley provide distinct geographic markers. These modern surveys are essential for tracing local family history in the Four Corners region, capturing the relationship between established settlements and the surrounding topography.