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2014 Map of Snow Flat Spring Cave

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Snow Flat Spring Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Grand Flat and Cedar Mesa dominate this high-desert plateau in San Juan County, where the landscape is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems. The northern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of Owl Creek, which flows through a complex series of canyons before meeting the sharp topographical drop-offs of the mesa. To the east, the terrain descends into Fish Creek, while the southern reaches are marked by the dramatic descent into Road Canyon.

Remote desert travel is indicated by several primitive routes, including the Snow Flat Rd and Cigarette Spring Rd, which traverse the open flats and provide access to landmarks such as Nevills Arch. These roads follow the high ground between canyons, reflecting a long-standing pattern of navigating this corner of the Colorado Plateau. The map provides a detailed view of these natural landforms as they were recorded in the early 21st century.