2017 Map of Black Steer Canyon

About this map

Manti-LaSal National Forest anchors this high-elevation landscape in San Juan County, where deep incisions like Black Steer Canyon and Woodenshoe Canyon define the drainage patterns of the Dark Canyon Plateau. The map illustrates a complex network of geological features, including the prominent Black Steer Point and the transition from the Lower Horse Flats to the Upper Horse Flats. This area is navigated primarily via remote forest routes such as Woodenshoe Rd and Woodenshoe Spur Rd, which provide access to the deep interior of the plateau. The terrain is marked by a series of named canyons, including Youngs Canyon and Gravel Canyon, highlighting the erosional forces that have shaped the region. Public land boundaries are clearly delineated, showing the systematic sectioning of the forest and surrounding areas like Black Point and Lost Canyon.