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2023 Map of Bluff SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bluff SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Bluff anchors the southeastern corner of this modern topographic study, where local roads like CR 269A Bluff Airport and Airport Rd serve the community and the nearby Bluff Airport. The landscape is dominated by dramatic geological structures, most notably the prominent north-south alignment of Comb Ridge and the broad elevation of Lime Ridge to the west. These ridges are carved by an intricate system of drainages, including Butler Wash and Comb Wash, which follow the natural contours of the deep canyon systems.

Water sources such as Navajo Spring represent critical landmarks in this arid environment, situated near the intersection of several topographic features. Remote access is defined by secondary routes like Comb Wash Rd and Co RD 237, which navigate the terrain between Tank Mesa and several named incisions such as Barton Range Canyon, Road Canyon, and Snake Canyon. The map illustrates the contemporary intersection of small-town infrastructure and the significant vertical relief of the San Juan region.