2023 Map of Burnt Spring

About this map

Burnt Spring and Red Cone Spring serve as critical water points in this arid stretch of the Red Rock Plateau within San Juan County. The landscape is defined by a complex drainage network where Castle Wash and its North Fork cut through the high desert. To the south, the terrain rises toward the Clay Hills and drops into the depths of Mikes Canyon. This modern topographic survey reveals the limited human footprint in this remote region, where transportation is restricted to the unpaved corridors of Nokai Dome Rd and Burnt Springs Rd. The map illustrates the classic erosional features of the Colorado Plateau, showing how water has carved distinct landmarks like Moqui Canyon and Muleshoe Canyon into the surrounding plateau.