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1954 Map of Mt Peale 2 SW

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mt Peale 2 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Iron Mesa dominates the northern landscape of this San Juan County region, where deep erosional features like Bulls Canyon carve through the high desert. The map captures the area in the mid-1950s, highlighting the intersection of desert travel and natural landmarks. At the heart of the transit network lies La Sal Junction, where highways 160 and 46 meet, serving as a vital waypoint for travelers and local ranchers.

Evidence of geological interest and early resource exploration is scattered across the terrain, from the Looking Glass Rock Natural Arch in the south to several prospects and a tunnel in the northeast. The drainage of West Coyote Creek and the southern Wilson Canyon dictate the flow of the land, while isolated infrastructure like a Spring and a Well mark essential water sources in an otherwise arid environment.