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2023 Map of Pollys Pasture

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Big Man Panel stands as a significant cultural landmark within this corner of the Cedar Mesa plateau, where the landscape is defined by a complex network of deep drainage systems. The map details the intricate topography of Grand Gulch and its many tributaries, including Sheiks Canyon and Bullet Canyon. These canyons create a high-relief environment where water sources like Green Mask Spring, Jailhouse Spring, and Step Spring are vital points of interest.

Upland areas such as Polly Mesa and Grand Flat are accessed by primitive routes like Slick Horn Rd and Point Lookout Rd. The transition from these high flats to the canyon floors is marked by dramatic features like the Red House Cliffs and The Thumb Pour Off. This survey serves as a modern record of a geographically isolated region, where named locations like Pollys Pasture and Hardscrabble reflect the enduring ranching and explorer history of San Juan County.