2023 Map of Lisbon Valley

About this map

Lisbon Valley and Big Indian Valley define the landscape of this high-desert region in San Juan County, Utah. The topography is marked by a series of northwest-trending valleys separated by dramatic rises such as Mid Mesa and Three Step Hill. Surface water is scarce in this arid environment, represented by intermittent drainages like Big Indian Wash, Bullhorn Wash, and East Coyote Wash. Permanent water sources are limited to a few specific points including Lisbon Spring and Huntley Spring. The road network consists primarily of county and ranch access routes, such as Lisbon Valley Rd, Little Valley Rd, and Patterson Ranch Rd, indicating a landscape largely shaped by ranching interests and natural resource access. Steep elevation changes are evident in Spiller Canyon and Lisbon Canyon, illustrating the complex geological folding common to this part of the Colorado Plateau.