1996 Map of Bluff NW

About this map

Comb Ridge dominates this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, Utah, where a complex network of canyons and washes reveals a rich archaeological record. Numerous sites marked as Cliff Dwelling, Cliff Dwellings, and Ruins are clustered along the drainage systems of Mule Canyon and Fish Creek. These features indicate a deeply layered human history, centered on the reliable water sources of Cliff Dwellings Spring and Sweet Springs. In the southern reaches, the Mormon Trail winds through The Twist, a significant geographical obstacle for early pioneers and travelers navigating the sandstone terrain between Snow Flat and Comb Wash. The presence of several Drill Hole locations and a remote Landing Strip suggests mid-century exploration and infrastructure development in an otherwise isolated environment.