2014 Map of Fry Spring

About this map

Wingate Mesa and the prominent Moss Back ridge dominate this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, where the terrain is deeply incised by a complex network of drainage systems. The map detail highlights the hydrological importance of Fry Spring near the head of Fry Canyon in an otherwise arid environment. This 2014 survey documents the modern road network essential for navigating the remote plateau, including Radium King Rd and Red Canyon Rd, which follow the contours of the mesa tops and canyon floors. The landscape is punctuated by distinctive geological features such as the Tables of the Sun and the Tables of the Sun Hills to the east. These landforms, alongside the branching reaches of North Fork Red Canyon and South Fork Red Canyon, define a region shaped by erosional forces and utilized for its mineral and natural resources.