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2001 Map of Cream Pots

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Cream Pots
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Manti La Sal National Forest dominates this section of San Juan County, revealing a complex landscape of mesas and deep drainage systems mapped at the start of the 21st century. High elevation features like Milk Ranch Point and East Point overlook a network of canyons, most notably Hammond Canyon and Posey Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward Cottonwood Creek. The presence of the Cream Pots and the uniquely named Dwaiff landform highlight the localized nomenclature of this remote forest interior.

Industrial and cultural traces are sparse but present, including scattered Gravel Pits and a lone Cem label near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map also meticulously records numerous land parcels designated by the Forest Service, such as PB 43 and PB 44, alongside landmarks like the Bee Hives and the Chippean Ridge. This terrain, primarily utilized by the Monticello Ranger District, shows very little in the way of permanent modern settlement, emphasizing its role as managed wilderness.