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2014 Map of Peters Nipple

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

San Juan River and San Juan Valley define the southwestern corner of this landscape, where the border of Utah and Colorado meets at a north-south line. The terrain rises from these lowlands into a complex system of drainages, including Tsitah Wash and Marble Wash, which carve through the high plateaus. Prominent landforms like Peters Nipple, Aneth Point, and the expansive Mail Trail Mesa serve as distinct navigational markers in this arid environment.

A network of local and tribal routes, including Lansing Mesa Rd, Aneth Rd, and Bia-201, provides access across the mesas and flats like Rockwell Flat. The map highlights the intersection of state boundaries and county lines, such as the divide between San Juan and Montezuma counties. Features like Shadscale and Ute Mtn suggest the local cultural and environmental character of this corner of the Four Corners region.