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2017 Map of Eastland

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Eastland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Eastland anchors this high-plateau landscape in San Juan County, where a network of rural roads such as Sage St and S Eastland Rd connect the small settlement to the surrounding agricultural and ranching lands. The terrain is deeply incised by a series of prominent drainage systems, most notably Boulder Canyon and Pearson Canyon, which carve through the sandstone toward the west. These canyons are framed by significant overlooks and landmarks like West Boulder Point and Pearson Point, illustrating the dramatic verticality of the Four Corners region.

Water remains a critical resource in this arid environment, evidenced by Horsehead Spring and the ephemeral Pearson Wash. The map reveals a land divided by the Public Land Survey System, with grid lines crossing natural features like Ginger Hill and Horsehead Canyon. Local travel is facilitated by a mix of established routes and cutoffs, including the Boulder Cutoff and Pearson Cutoff, which weave between the various canyons and points that define the local topography.