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2023 Map of Skinney Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Skinney Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape where the border between San Juan County and Colorado meets. The terrain is defined by volcanic features and distinct elevations such as Volcano Peak, Black Cone, and the broad plateau of Flat Top Rock. These geological formations are intersected by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Malpais Arroyo and Salt Creek Wash, which drain the arid reaches of the San Juan Basin.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the Hogback Canal in the lower sections and transportation routes like Indian Svc Rte 5091. The map reveals a land utilized for both its natural resources and its strategic geography, with established water points like Pouch Spring providing vital links in an otherwise dry environment. The presence of Big Horse Trail Draw and Weekly Canyon suggests a long history of movement across this high-plateau country.