2020 Map of Kane Springs

About this map

Spanish Valley serves as a primary corridor through this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, where modern infrastructure meets the complex geology of the Colorado Plateau. The area is defined by massive formations such as Bridger Jack Mesa and Flat Iron Mesa, which are dissected by deep drainage systems like Hunters Canyon and Kane Springs Canyon. This 2020 survey documents the curious intersection of tourism and local history, notably at Hole-in-the-Rock and the nearby Hole n the Rock Cem. Water management is evident through the presence of Kens Lake, a vital reservoir for the valley, while transportation is marked by the private Sky Ranch Airport and the winding La Sal Mountain Loop Rd. The topography reveals a land of high ridges including Brumley Ridge and Black Ridge, illustrating how the desert terrain dictates the placement of settlements and roads like the Kane Spring Rd.