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1985 Map of Cream Pots

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Cream Pots
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in San Juan County, where intricate drainage systems have carved deep into the plateau. The map highlights the intersection of major geological features like Chippean Ridge and the expansive Milk Ranch Point. Water management and natural erosion are evident through the paths of Cottonwood Creek and its many tributaries, including Posey Canyon and the winding Whiskers Draw.

Economic activity is subtly noted with a Prospect and Gravel Pits, indicating small-scale resource extraction amidst the wilderness. The name Cream Pots serves as a unique local landmark alongside the Dwarf formation. This 1985 provisional edition, based on earlier field checks, provides a precise view of the canyonlands before modern digital mapping, preserving the specific trail and drainage alignments of the late 20th century.