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2023 Map of Sand Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sand Spring and the nearby Sand Springs form the hydrologic heart of this San Juan County landscape, where water sources are critical landmarks in the arid terrain. The map documents an intricate network of drainage systems, most notably Shiprock Wash and Little Shiprock Wash, which carve through the high desert. Smaller ephemeral flows like Red Wash and Salt Wash define the topography, while 3 Spring provides a distinct point of interest for those studying the distribution of historic water rights and livestock grazing patterns in the region.

Transport through this territory is facilitated by a system of tribal routes, including Indian Rte 5020 and Ind Sr 5020. These corridors connect the various basins and washes, reflecting the modern infrastructure overlaid upon traditional pathways. The township and range boundaries, such as t29n r20w, provide the essential cadastral framework for researchers tracing land usage and jurisdictional limits within the San Juan County area.