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2011 Map of Sandstone Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Indian Valley serves as the industrial corridor for this portion of San Juan County, dominated by extensive mining operations and energy extraction. The eastern edge of the map is particularly dense with historic mining sites, including the Big Indian Mine, Small Fry Mine, and the San Juan Shaft Mine. These operations follow the geological contours of the valley, supported by a network of specialized routes like Homestake Rd and Lisbon Valley Rd.

Southwest of the mining belt, the Lisbon Oil Field marks a significant energy footprint near the junction of Steens Rd. The landscape transitions into more isolated terrain features such as Red Rock, Casa Colorado Rock, and White Rock, which stand out against the drainage patterns of Hatch Wash and Big Indian Wash. The map illustrates a high-desert environment where mineral and petroleum resources have dictated the infrastructure of the area, from the Homestake Spur to the remote reaches of Dry Valley.