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2011 Map of Mount Tukuhnikivatz

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Tukuhnikivatz and South Mountain dominate this high-elevation landscape within the La Sal Mountains of San Juan County. Mapping of this area in the early twenty-first century reveals a terrain defined by deep drainages like Hell Canyon and Dorry Canyon, alongside significant peaks such as Haystack Mountain. The presence of the Yellow Circle Mines, Chess Ridge Mine, and LaSal Pass Mine points to a history of mineral exploration in the region, while landmarks like Gold Basin Tower and the M4 Ranch mark the limited human footprint on these heights.

Water management and recreation are evident at Clark Lake and the Lake Oowah Dam, with numerous natural sources like Squaw Spring and Slaughter Spring feeding into Pack Creek and Mill Creek. For those following the La Sal Mountain Loop Road Auto Tour, the map tracks several high-mountain routes including Geyser Pass Rd and Abbey Rd, which cross over significant features like Brumley Ridge and La Sal Pass.