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2020 Map of Bug Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bug Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Montezuma Canyon dominates this portion of San Juan County, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and high plateaus defines the landscape. The passage of water through time has carved numerous named side canyons, including Pickett Corral Canyon, Little Nancy Canyon, and Johnny Benal Canyon. These features indicate a history of local geographic naming often tied to early cattle ranching or specific settlers.

Transport through the area is dictated by the terrain, with Montezuma Canyon Rd following the floor of the primary gorge, while primitive routes like Around The World Rd and Bug Pt navigate the higher elevations. Water sources are rare but critical in this arid environment, marked by sites such as Soda Spring and the primary flow of Montezuma Cr. The map captures the intersection of deep erosional topography and the remote road systems of modern southeastern Utah.