2014 Map of Piute Knoll

About this map

Piute Knoll anchors a high desert landscape along the border of Utah and Colorado, where San Juan County meets San Miguel and Dolores counties. This high plateau is carved by an intricate network of drainages, including Wildhorse Canyon, Rustler Canyon, and Coal Bed Canyon. The reliance on local water sources is evident through the naming of numerous natural points such as Rustler Spring, Secret Springs, and Piute Spring, alongside the man-made Snyder Reservoir Number Two. Rural transport routes like Ucolo Rd and Egnar Cutoff Rd provide access through the complex topography of Pearson Wash and Hickman Flt. The map reflects a remote ranching or resource-focused area defined by its harsh geography and the transition from the high points of Bishop Point and East Summit down into the canyon systems.