2020 Map of Slickhorn Canyon East

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area occupies the southern and central portions of this map, where the high desert plateaus break into complex canyon systems. The landscape is defined by its massive mesas and deep incisions, notably Slickhorn Canyon and Johns Canyon, which carve through the rock toward the San Juan River. Cultural features are sparse, represented primarily by the Point Lookout Rd and various remote paths like the Trail that crosses the southern reaches. The map identifies distinctive rock formations such as Hat Rock and Cowboy Hat on Hat Flat, serving as important landmarks for navigation in the San Juan County backcountry. Ranching history is reflected in names like Slickhorn Pasture, while the high elevations of Polly Mesa, Douglas Mesa, and Cedar Mesa overlook the wide San Juan Valley.