2014 Map of Bluff NW

About this map

Comb Ridge dominates the eastern half of this landscape, creating a dramatic geologic boundary that separates the drainage of S Comb Wash from the expansive plateau to the west. This canyon country is defined by deeply incised drainages, where Fish Cr and Mule Canyon have carved complex paths through the sandstone layers. To the east, Butler Wash and Lower Butler Wash run parallel to the ridge, serving as a corridor for Co Road 233. This 2014 survey documents the isolated desert terrain including Snow Flat and the intricate switchbacks of The Twist. The presence of reliable water sources like Sweet Springs suggests the historical importance of these canyons for movement through this arid portion of San Juan County.