2014 Map of Mikes Mesa

About this map

San Juan River meanders through this portion of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, defining the desert landscape south of the Red Rock Plateau. The topography is dominated by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Mikes Mesa and the surrounding Clay Hills. This 2014 survey documents the remote transition from the high plateau down to the San Juan Valley, where drainage systems like Piute Farms Wash and Rockhouse Gulch feed into the river basin. Transport through this arid environment is limited to routes such as Whirlwind Crossing Rd, which provides access toward the river at Clay Hills Crossing. The map provides a high-resolution view of the intricate canyon systems, including the East Fork Mikes Canyon and Castle Wash, illustrating the natural barriers and isolated water sources like Rock Spring that have long dictated movement through San Juan County.