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2014 Map of Papoose Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Papoose Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The high desert plateau along the Utah-Colorado border is defined by a complex network of deep drainage systems, most notably Nancy Patterson Canyon and Papoose Canyon. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape where modern county roads like Co Road 348 and Wrights Rd trace the higher ground between sharp descents. These upland points, including Bug Point and Squaw Point, overlook a series of smaller tributary breaks such as Ruin Canyon and Spook Canyon.

Isolated water sources like Tucker Spring remain critical landmarks in this arid environment, while prominent geological features such as Tin Cup Mesa and Gobblers Knob provide essential orientation for those navigating the backcountry. The map also delineates the jurisdictional convergence of San Juan, Dolores, and Montezuma counties, highlighting the intersection of diverse state-line survey grids.