1997 Map of North Six-shooter Peak

About this map

Canyonlands National Park dominates the southwestern portion of this topographic survey, revealing the intricate network of drainage and elevation that defines this part of San Juan County. The terrain is characterized by massive plateaus like Hatch Point and distinct erosional features such as North Six-shooter Peak. Waterways like Indian Creek and Salt Creek have carved deep into the landscape, creating secluded basins known locally as pockets, including Salt Creek Pocket, Corral Pocket, and Bogus Pocket. These features suggest a history of cattle ranching and seasonal grazing in an area where natural barriers provided literal pockets for containment. A Natural Bridge and the winding course of Harts Draw further illustrate the geomorphology of the high desert plateau during the late twentieth century.