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2023 Map of Cutter Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Balthazar Peak rises above a landscape defined by deep drainages and high plateaus in this San Juan County region. The topography is dominated by the intersecting systems of Cutter Canyon, Blanco Canyon, and Carrizo Canyon, which funnel seasonal runoff toward the broader Blanco Wash. These canyons cut through the surrounding tablelands, most notably the expansive Manzanares Mesa and the geological formation at Cutter Lake Arch.

Transport through this arid terrain follows the natural contours of the land, with Carrizo RD and Co RD 4800 providing access across the mesas and through the winding passage of Cañon Largo. This map documents a specialized environment where the ruggedness of the San Juan Basin is evident in the sharp elevation changes between Escabada Canyon and the high points of the northern peaks, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of Carrizo Creek and Creek-4450.