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2023 Map of Photograph Gap

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Photograph Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Peters Point and the adjacent Peters Point Ridge dominate the southeastern landscape of this San Juan County region. The terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and canyons, including Hog Canyon and the winding Turner Water Canyon. Historically significant water sources like Harts Spring are found within the northern draws, illustrating the critical importance of localized hydrology in this arid environment.

Transportation routes are largely comprised of designated corridors such as N Flats Rd and Sugar Loaf Rd, which provide access through the broader Dry Valley. The presence of the Peters Trl suggests long-established paths through the higher elevations, while named features like Lone Cedar Draw and Harts Point provide specific landmarks for researchers and land managers tracking the evolution of this high-desert plateau.