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2023 Map of Recapture Pocket

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Bluff sits at the northern edge of the San Juan River floodplain, where the river's path carves through the high desert mesas of southeastern Utah. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape defined by dramatic sandstone formations and essential water sources, centered on the confluence where Recapture Creek flows south past the distinctive Recapture Pocket. The topography is marked by named high points and draws such as The Horn, Chimney Rocks, and the expansive McCracken Mesa.

Tracing the corridor of the river and its tributaries reveals a network of local infrastructure, including Foot Bridge Rd and S Foot Bridge Rd, which facilitate crossing near the community. Moving away from the water, the map documents remote features such as Trading Post Spr and Casa del Eco Mesa, alongside numerous rural routes like Cow Canyon Rd and Indian Rte 5063, reflecting the region's blend of natural landmarks and localized transport patterns.