2001 Map of South Long Point

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this San Juan County landscape, where the high ridge of South Long Point transitions into a complex system of drainages and canyons. The terrain is marked by significant geological features such as Angel Arch and Cathedral Arch, which stand near the head of Texas Canyon. The map reveals a transition from the elevated Grand Gulch Plateau in the west down toward the Baullies and Cedar Mesa in the south. This area is defined by its dramatic relief, where Mule Canyon and South Fork Fish Creek have carved deep paths through the sandstone. Notable landmarks like Salvation Knoll and Cyclone Flat provide points of reference within this vast network of washes and canyons, while the presence of a Drill Hole and various springs like Posey Spring indicate the intersection of resource exploration and the search for water in an arid environment.