2020 Map of Black Steer Canyon

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest encompasses much of this high-altitude 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 terrain is characterized by broad mesas and narrow, winding canyons, including Lost Canyon and Gravel Canyon to the south. Human passage through this wilderness is marked by early-century grazing routes and administrative tracks such as Woodenshoe Rd and Woodenshoe Spur Rd, which provide access to the intermediate grazing lands of Lower Horse Flats and Upper Horse Flats. Notable high points such as Black Point and Black Steer Point serve as significant landmarks for navigating the complex topography. The presence of the Woodenshoe Trail (165) highlights the area's transition from a working landscape of stock trails to one of contemporary backcountry recreation.