2011 Map of La Sal East

About this map

Old La Sal and its contemporary counterpart La Sal anchor this high-altitude landscape in the La Sal Mountains of San Juan County. The terrain is marked by a legacy of resource extraction, clearly visible through the placement of the Snowball Mine, La Sal Mine, and the Pine Ridge Mine located along Pine Ridge Rd. The map details a complex drainage system where Deer Creek and La Sal Creek cut through the canyons, supplemented by the artificial containment at Wilcox Reservoir and its associated Wilcox Dam. This survey documents the transition between industrial mining sites and open ranching land, connected by a network of specialized routes including La Sal Pass Rd and Ranger Station Rd. Natural landmarks like Doe Canyon and Pole Canyon provide a topographic context for the settlements and workings that have defined this corner of southeastern Utah.