2019 Map of McKenna Peak

About this map

McKenna Peak and Temple Butte dominate this landscape along the border of Dolores and San Miguel counties. This high-country region is defined by complex drainage systems and prominent landforms such as Brumley Point and Bassnet Point. The map illustrates a network of seasonal watercourses and irrigation features like the Custer Ditch and Desert Claim Ditch, which support the high-altitude Spring Creek Basin. Human activity is primarily represented by a sparse network of ranching and access roads, including Disappointment Rd and Pony Draw Rd, weaving through topographic features like Horse Park and the distinctive formation known as The Butterfly. This 2019 survey captures the modern state of these public lands, emphasizing the isolated nature of the terrain through its named draws and canyons like Still Canyon and Cocklebur Draw.