2020 Map of Burnt Spring

About this map

Red Rock Plateau dominates this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, where deep incisions like Muleshoe Canyon and Mikes Canyon carve into the sandstone tableland. The geography is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources, including Burnt Spring and Red Cone Spring, which historically dictated movement through these drainages. Modern access is limited to a handful of unpaved routes such as Nokai Dome Rd and Burnt Springs Rd, tracing the high ground between the North Fork Castle Wash and Moqui Canyon. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of Castle Cr and Castle Wash, revealing how water has sculpted the plateau's surface over millennia.