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1987 Map of Hatch Rock

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Hatch Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Hatch Point and the surrounding high desert plateaus of San Juan County dominate this 1980s landscape, revealing a region defined by complex drainage systems and isolated geological formations. The map detail highlights the rugged transition from the elevated Bailey Mesa down into the expansive Dry Valley, where seasonal watercourses like Hatch Wash and Tank Wash have carved deep canyons over millennia.

Evidence of human utility in this arid environment is visible through scattered infrastructure, including the Mail Station and the Little Rock Reservoir. Recreation and navigation landmarks such as the Wind Whistle Campground, Soup Rock, and the distinctive Jail Rock provide essential orientation points for those traversing the high desert. The presence of the Hook and Ladder Gulch and Bobbys Hole Canyon underscores the intricate, labyrinthine nature of the local topography.