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2020 Map of Devil Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Devil Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Devil Mesa and Mustang Mesa anchor this corner of San Juan County, where high plateaus are carved by an intricate network of deep canyons. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Montezuma Cr, which winds through Montezuma Canyon alongside the primary thoroughfare, Montezuma Creek Rd. These geological formations create a series of prominent overlooks, including Alkali Point, Dodge Point, and Pearson Point, which offer vantage points over the surrounding breaks.

Transportation in this arid region remains focused on the canyon floors and mesa tops, with Co Rd 190 providing access to the northern reaches. The survey records the intersection of rugged topography and essential rural infrastructure, from the depths of Bradford Canyon and Indian Canyon to the sharp relief of Long Canyon Pt. Researchers will find a detailed representation of the land's natural contours and the naming conventions used by those who navigate this part of the Colorado Plateau.