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2014 Map of Bradford Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bradford Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bradford Canyon and its complex system of tributaries define this high-plateau landscape in San Juan County. The terrain is characterized by deep drainage systems like Devil Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Deadman Canyon which carve through the arid mesa land. Significant topographical rises such as Alkali Point and Mustang Mesa provide natural vantage points over the surrounding draws.

A sparse network of unpaved roads, including Alkali Point Rd and Perkins Rd, provides access to these remote reaches. Historically significant local naming is evident in features like Alkali Windmill Rd and Alkali Seep Rd, suggesting the critical importance of water sources in this desert environment. The presence of Bullpen Swale and Cave Canyon further highlights the varied geological formations found throughout this section of the Colorado Plateau.