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1989 Map of Pollys Pasture

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Pollys Pasture
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Pollys Pasture and the surrounding high plateaus of San Juan County are defined by a complex network of deeply incised drainage systems. The landscape is dominated by the massive winding reach of Grand Gulch, which cuts through the central portion of the map, separating Cedar Mesa from the namesake pasture. The intricate topography reveals a series of distinct landmarks, including the narrow Step Point and the prominent Pollys Mesa to the south.

Transport through this isolated terrain is limited to historical routes like the Pack Trail that traverses the ridges above Dripping Canyon and Bullet Canyon. The map records specific geological and navigational landmarks such as a Natural Arch and the level reaches of Hat Flat. This 1989 provisional edition, based on field work from the 1960s and 1980s, captures the area before modern recreational usage intensified, documenting the traditional names of the canyons and points that once guided travelers through the canyonlands.