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2017 Map of Nokai Dome

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nokai Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Hole In The Rock Trail traverses the northwestern portion of this terrain, following a historic path through the high desert of San Juan County. The landscape is defined by deep incisions and prominent plateaus, most notably the elevated Nokai Dome and the intricate drainage systems of Lake Canyon and Castle Wash. These geological features represent the complex erosion patterns typical of the Colorado Plateau, where water courses like the E Fork Lake Canyon have carved permanent marks into the stone.

To the south, the San Juan River flows through the San Juan Valley, marking a transition toward the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. While the Nokai Dome Rd provides a primary corridor for travel across these ridges, the map also identifies localized landmarks like Johnnies Hole, The Step, and Navajo Canyon, reflecting the specialized vocabulary used to navigate this intricate network of mesas and washes.