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2020 Map of Kigalia Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Kigalia Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in San Juan County, where a network of primitive roads and ancient paths crisscross the plateau. The topography is defined by prominent overlooks and named points, including Kigalia Point, Milk Ranch Point, and the twin peaks of Bears Ears. These landmarks served as essential navigational beacons for travelers moving between the deep incisions of Hammond Canyon and Arch Canyon.

Water sources are scarce but vital in this arid environment, marked by sites such as Squaw Water Spring, Squaw Water Hole, and Squaw Water. The presence of Babylon Pasture and the winding Kigalia Canyon Trail suggest a history of seasonal grazing and movement through the high country. Historical access routes like the Woodenshoe Rd and The Notch Trail provide a window into how this wilderness was traversed before modern infrastructure, connecting Dry Mesa to the surrounding canyon systems.