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2023 Map of Sop Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sop Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Deerneck Mesa and the elevated reaches of Three Step Hill dominate this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, Utah. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage systems including East Canyon Wash and the winding course of Sop Canyon, which is supported by the localized Sop Spring. These watercourses carve deep through the plateau, creating prominent landmarks such as South Canyon Point and Iron Canyon Point that overlook the surrounding draws.

The human imprint on this area is primarily represented by a network of rural roads that navigate the varying elevations. Long-established routes like Old Summit Rd and Halls Rd skirt the edges of the West Summit, while interior tracks such as Williamson Fork Rd and Deer Neck Rd provide access to the mesa tops and canyon floors. This map captures the intersection of natural erosion and ranching-era transit patterns, where names like Wild Horse Draw and Bear Trap Canyon hint at the area's historical land use.