2011 Map of Bruin Point

About this map

Bruin Point stands as a prominent overlook in this high-altitude landscape of the West Tavaputs Plateau, where deep drainages like Cottonwood Canyon and Water Canyon carve into the elevated terrain. The road network, including Range Valley Mountain Rd and South Ridge Rd, traces the ridgelines to navigate between steep drop-offs and the isolated flats of Flat Iron Mesa. Numerous water sources, such as Burnt Cabin Spring, Tidwell Spring, and Maverick Spring, are critical landmarks in this arid environment, often marking the convergence of primitive tracks like Cold Spring Draw Rd. The presence of labels such as Stone Cabin Creek and Stone Cabin Draw suggests early ranching or pastoral activity in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey documents a geography defined by its dramatic relief, where the few named routes must follow the natural contours of Horse Ridge and South Ridge.