1989 Map of Slickhorn Canyon East

About this map

The San Juan River defines the southwestern edge of this landscape, carving a deep path through the canyonlands of San Juan County. This 1989 provisional survey captures the intersection of several distinct land management areas, including the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Navajo Indian Reservation. The river itself is punctuated by the Government Rapids, a notable feature for river navigation. To the east and west of the drainage, the topography rises into several prominent plateaus, such as Cedar Mesa and Douglas Mesa. Smaller named landmarks like Cowboy Hat and Hat Rock provide localized reference points within the complex drainages of Slickhorn Canyon and Johns Canyon. This map is particularly useful for understanding the isolation and drainage patterns of the high mesas, like Pollys Pasture, in the years following the establishment of the surrounding national recreation area.