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2011 Map of Red House Spring

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Red House Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bannister Ruin stands as a focal point of human history in this high desert landscape, offering a window into the cultural heritage of San Juan County. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainages, where routes like Gulch Creek Rd and Red Canyon Rd navigate the spaces between complex landforms. Water sources, vital in this environment, are specifically marked at Red House Spring and Collins Spring, providing the essential context for why certain trails and landmarks emerged in these locations.

Recreational and archaeological interest is centered around the Collins Spring Trailhead, which serves as an entry point to Collins Canyon and the passage through The Narrows. The naming conventions found here, from Redman Canyon to False Trail Canyon, reflect the descriptive and functional history of early navigators and settlers in the region. This 2011 survey details the junction of primitive roads and natural landmarks that define the area's modern character.