2014 Map of Sop Canyon

About this map

Sop Canyon and its associated water source, Sop Spring, dominate this high-altitude landscape in San Juan County. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages and prominent rises, including Deerneck Mesa in the northwest and Three Step Hill to the northeast. The presence of numerous named canyons such as Bear Trap Canyon, Iron Spring Canyon, and South Canyon suggests a complex system of erosion and seasonal water flow, further evidenced by East Canyon Wash and Wild Horse Draw. A network of unpaved corridors, including Williamson Fork Rd, Old Summit Rd, and Bryan Rd, provides access to these remote reaches, tracing the natural contours between West Summit and Iron Canyon Point. This survey captures the topographical character of the Four Corners region before more intensive modern development altered these traditional ranching or grazing lands.