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1996 Map of Bluff NW, 2002 Print
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1996 Map of Bluff NW

USGS Topo · Published 2002

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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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1996
Date Published2002
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain