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2023 Map of Hogan Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Casa del Eco Mesa and Hogan Mesa dominate this high plateau landscape in San Juan County, revealing a terrain defined by sharp elevation changes and seasonal drainage patterns. The map details a complex network of dry washes and ephemeral water sources, such as Little Water Spring and Salt Water Spring, which were vital markers for navigation and survival in this arid environment. Significant geographic landmarks like Standing Rock stand out against the mesa slopes, providing fixed points for both traditional orientation and modern surveying.

Transportation through this remote section of Utah is defined by secondary routes and traditional tracks, including Indian Rte 5063 and Indian Rte 5061. These roads follow the natural contours of the land, crossing drainages like Desert Creek and Salt Water Creek. The spatial arrangement of these routes suggests a landscape used primarily for grazing and transit, where named features often coincide with rare water access or prominent geological formations.