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2011 Map of Snake John Reef

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Snake John Reef
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Snake John Reef anchors this high-desert landscape along the Utah-Colorado border, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage systems and isolated homesteads. The map captures a transition between rugged canyons and open plains, marked by the presence of K Ranch and the isolated Jensen Cabin near the northern border. This area is characterized by deep erosional features like Bull Canyon and the winding Miners Draw, which have historically dictated the placement of unpaved routes such as Miners Draw Rd.

The presence of intermittent water sources, such as Sand Spring Wash and Cliff Creek, underscores the arid character of the region. These features, along with names like Buckwater Draw and Snake John Reef Cutoff Rd, suggest a landscape historically utilized for livestock grazing and localized mineral exploration. The map provides a detailed view of the natural topography before more modern development, preserving the nomenclature of the draws and washes that define this borderland.