2014 Map of Oljato NE

About this map

Oljato Wash defines the drainage pattern of this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, cutting through the geologic heart of the region. The Cedar Mesa Anticline is a prominent structural feature, illustrating the uplifted strata that characterize this section of the Colorado Plateau. Human activity is sparse but evident through a network of primitive routes, including Moonlight Ridge Rd and Clark Rd, which provide access to this isolated terrain. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Rock Dam Reservoir in the southwestern corner, a vital point for land use near Upper Gray Mesa Rd. The topography is a complex system of carved drainages such as Water Tank Canyon, Castle Wash, and Rockhouse Gulch, showing the intricate erosion patterns of the plateau's sandstone layers.