1989 Map of Mexican Hat

About this map

Valley of the Gods defines the northern reaches of this landscape, where distinctive sandstone formations such as Devils Window, Seven Sailors, and Scotchman Butte rise above the high desert floor. To the south, the San Juan River carves a deep path through the canyon, its course marked by the Ledge Rapids and Eight Foot Rapids. The small settlement of Mexican Hat serves as a critical crossing point, anchored by the iconic Mexican Hat Rock to its northeast. Industrial and transit activity are visible through the Radio Facility, a Landing Strip, and a Gaging Station near the riverbanks. Much of the southern portion of this sheet is dedicated to the Navajo Indian Reservation, illustrating the intersection of sovereign tribal lands and the dramatic geological transitions of southeastern Utah. The presence of a Grave and multiple Gravel Pit locations near the townsite offers specific points of interest for local history and genealogy.