2011 Map of Shay Mountain

About this map

Shay Mountain and the expansive Shay Mesa dominate this high-elevation landscape in San Juan County. This 2011 survey illustrates a region defined by dramatic terrain and isolated outposts of human activity. Settled points like Wilson Ranch and Kelly Ranch anchor the remote drainage systems of North Cottonwood Creek and Indian Creek. The map documents critical infrastructure in this arid environment, such as the Spring Lake Dam and the high-altitude Robertson Pasture. Cultural and geological markers include the Newspaper Rock Campground and Newspaper Rock Tower, alongside the natural shelf of Blue Creek Point. The network of trails and tracks, including Beef Basin Rd and Harts Draw Rd, provides the primary access through the surrounding Beef Basin.