2014 Map of Black Steer Canyon

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape, where deep drainages carve through the Dark Canyon Plateau. The terrain is defined by a network of significant canyons, including Black Steer Canyon and Woodenshoe Canyon, which create a complex system of plateaus and flats. Human activity in this isolated region of San Juan County is centered on the remote Dark Canyon Airstrip located near Lower Horse Flats. The map illustrates a stark contrast between the elevated plateau summits and the shadowed depths of Lost Canyon and Gravel Canyon. This survey captures the area in the early 21st century, detailing the transition from the forested mountain boundary to the open grazing lands of Upper Horse Flats.