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2020 Map of Montezuma Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Montezuma Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The San Juan River defines the southern boundary of this high-desert landscape, where the settlement of Montezuma Creek serves as a focal point for the surrounding canyon country. The terrain is a complex series of mesas and drainages, notably McCracken Mesa and Gray Ridge, punctuated by seasonal water sources such as Blueberry Spring and Hot Spring. This 2020 map documents a resilient network of local roads that navigate the vertical geography, including Trading Post Rd and Old Aneth Rd.

Tracing the path of Montezuma Creek from the north down to its confluence with the river reveals a landscape of high-elevation livestock and water management. Landmarks like Black Rock Canyon and Bucket Canyon underscore the geographic isolation of the San Juan Valley, while named features such as Pussywillow Spring and Touchee Spring provide essential location markers for local residents and researchers of the Four Corners region.