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2023 Map of Indian Head Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates the northwestern portion of this high-desert plateau, where deep incisions like Sheep Canyon and Lean-To Canyon carve through the sedimentary layers of San Juan County. This modern 2023 survey illustrates a landscape of stark elevation changes, centered on the strategic crossing at Indian Head Pass. The network of unimproved routes, including Woodenshoe Rd and Fortknocker Canyon Rd, traces the accessible ridges between the sprawling drainage systems of Dark Canyon and Long Canyon.

Remote landforms such as Dry Mesa and Lower Horse Flats provide context for the historical movement through this region, often following the established Sun Dance Trl. The map details the complex topography between Lean-To Point and Lost Canyon Point, showing the drainage patterns that have shaped the San Juan highlands. This record provides essential data for understanding current access routes and geographical landmarks within this protected canyon system.