2020 Map of Bluff NW

About this map

Comb Ridge dominates the eastern portion of this San Juan County landscape, serving as a massive monocline that dictates the drainage patterns of the surrounding high desert. The map illustrates a network of seasonal watercourses and canyons, including Mule Canyon and Stevens Canyon, which feed into the primary north-south arteries of Butler Wash and Comb Wash. The terrain is characterized by geological formations such as Snow Flat and the winding passage known as The Twist in the southwest corner. Sparse vehicular access is limited to unpaved routes like Comb Wash Rd and Co Rd 262, which follow the natural contours of the washes. This 2020 survey captures the area's essential hydrography, from Sweet Springs to the intermittent flow of Fish Cr, highlighting the isolated nature of this corner of the Colorado Plateau.