2017 Map of Bug Canyon

About this map

Montezuma Canyon and its namesake drainage, Montezuma Cr, dominate this high desert landscape of San Juan County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of branching canyons and elevated plateaus, including Cedar Park and Table Top in the north. Named features such as Pickett Corral Canyon and Johnny Benal Canyon suggest a history of localized land use and navigation through the complex geography. The road system is Sparse, primarily consisting of routes like Montezuma Canyon Rd and the evocatively named Around The World Rd. Water sources appear infrequent but critical to the area, represented by Soda Spring and the seasonal flows of Monument Cr. This map documents a region where the physical layout of the land, from the depths of Bug Canyon to the heights of Rocky Top, dictates human movement and historical naming conventions.