2023 Map of Bradford Canyon

About this map

Mustang Mesa and the elevated Alkali Point define the high tablelands of this San Juan County landscape, where deep drainage systems have carved an intricate network of sandstone breaks. The hydrology is dominated by the seasonal flows of Alkali Creek and Montezuma Creek, which are fed by numerous side canyons including Devil Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Bradford Canyon. The map reveals a high-desert environment utilized for ranching and resource access, indicated by the presence of Alkali Windmill Rd and Bullpen Swale. A complex web of backcountry routes, such as Around The World Rd and Dead Man Canyon Rd, provides passage through the breaks. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the contemporary road network and topographical changes across the canyons and mesas of southeastern Utah.