2014 Map of Clay Hills

About this map

Clay Hills Pass serves as a critical point of passage through the dramatic topography of San Juan County, where Ut-276 snakes across the high desert. This high-plateau landscape is defined by massive drainages and erosion, including the deep-cut Muleshoe Canyon to the northwest and Steer Pasture Canyon to the south. Historically significant water sources are sparse but noted, such as Irish Green Spring and Green Water Spring, which likely served as vital stops for travelers and livestock in this arid environment long before modern paved roads arrived.