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2001 Map of Mount Tukuhnikivatz

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Mount Tukuhnikivatz and South Mountain dominate this landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, where the high peaks of the La Sal Mountains meet deep drainage systems. The survey reveals a complex network of canyons and mesas, including South Mesa and Brumley Ridge, carved by water bodies such as Mill Creek and Brumley Creek. Historical mining activity is marked at the Yellow Circle Mines near the southern boundary, while recreational use is evident at the Geyser Pass Winter Sports area.

The presence of numerous high-elevation features like La Sal Pass and Gold Basin indicates a terrain defined by extreme verticality and seasonal access. To the south, Slaughter Flats provides a rare area of level ground amidst the descent into Slaughter Flats Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. This mapping reflects a modern era of forest management and public recreation, tracing primitive roads and trails that navigate the steep ascent from the lower canyon floors to the alpine basins.