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2014 Map of Shay Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Shay Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Shay Mtn and the surrounding Abajo Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Manti-LaSal National Forest. The map documents a rugged canyonlands environment defined by dramatic vertical relief, where drainage networks like N Cottonwood Cr and Indian Cr carve through prominent landforms such as Bridger Jack Mesa and Shay Mesa.

For those tracing the geography of San Juan County, the sheet identifies specific livestock grazing areas like Robertson Pasture and landmarks such as the Newspaper Rock Tower near Ut-211. The topography reveals a complex system of ridges and canyons, including Shay Ridge, Titus Canyon, and Shay Canyon, illustrating the transition from flat mesas to the high peaks of the Abajo range. Isolated water sources like Spring Lake and seasonal drainages such as Hop Cr and Blue Cr indicate the sparse but vital hydrology of this arid region.