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1989 Map of Snow Flat Spring Cave

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Snow Flat Spring Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Cedar Mesa dominates this 1989 provisional survey of San Juan County, revealing a landscape defined by deep drainages and historical passage. The prominent Emigrant Trail traverses the western portion of the plateau, following a route that skirts the headwaters of Owl Creek. This high desert terrain is punctuated by significant geologic and archaeological features, including the Snow Flat Spring Cave located near the eastern edge of the Snow Flat expanse.

Evidence of early exploration and water sourcing is visible through labels like Dull Hole and various points simply marked as Spring or Falls. The map details the intricate erosion patterns of Fish Creek and the southern Road Canyon, where the topography drops sharply from the mesa top. Landmark features such as Nevills Arch and a Natural Arch highlight the specific locations within the canyon systems that have long served as navigational aids in this portion of southeastern Utah.