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1987 Map of Burnt Spring

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Burnt Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Emigrant Trail (Pack) traces a historic route across the high desert terrain of San Juan County in this 1980s topographic record. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Moqui Canyon and North Gulch, where seasonal water sources like Burnt Spring provided critical relief in an otherwise arid expanse. The map illustrates a network of 4WD trails and pack routes that reflect the enduring pathways used by travelers and early settlers moving through this corner of Utah.

The confluence of drainage systems such as Castle Creek and Mikes Canyon underscores the complex geography of the region. Scattered survey points, including Moki 5994, serve as modern landmarks atop the plateaus. This provisional survey captures the intersection of ancient travel corridors and modern geological mapping, preserving the spatial relationship between the natural water features and the established trails of the late twentieth century.