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2023 Map of Chippean Rocks

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Chippean Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mormon Pasture and Horse Flat lie at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This modern 2023 survey illustrates a complex network of plateaus and drainages, defined by dramatic features like The Causeway and Reef of Rocks. The terrain is deeply incised by Cottonwood Creek and Chippean Canyon, creating a topography where travel is restricted to established routes like the Chippean Canyon Trail (452) Trl and the Starvation Point Trl.

Named landmarks such as Mormon Pasture Mtn and Seven Sisters Buttes suggest a history of seasonal grazing and early settlement navigation. To the south, Chimney Park marks a transition in the canyonlands, while Maverick Point and Starvation Point overlook the northern reaches. The map serves as a contemporary record of this San Juan County backcountry, highlighting the persistent importance of natural springs like Sand Spring in an otherwise arid environment.