Clay Hills Pass and the surrounding high desert of San Juan County are documented in this 2011 topographic study. The landscape is defined by its seasonal water sources and deep geological incisions, including Steer Pasture Canyon and the prominent landmark known as The Castle. Evidence of remote desert travel is found along Whirlwind Crossing Rd, while vital water points like Irish Green Spring and Green Water Spring offer insights into the hydrology that once supported movement through this arid corridor. Castle Creek winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the drainage patterns of the western Colorado Plateau at the start of the twenty-first century.
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1886 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Mancos Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Natural Bridges
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · White Canyon 3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · White Canyon 4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · White Canyon 3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Clay Hills 2 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Clay Hills 2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Clay Hills 2 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000