2017 Map of South Six-shooter Peak

About this map

Canyonlands National Park dominates this desert landscape in San Juan County, showcasing a complex network of eroded sandstone formations and ancient travel routes. The high-desert terrain is marked by significant natural spans, including the aptly named Castle Arch, Fortress Arch, and Gunsight Natural Bridge. A web of primitive roads and paths, such as Horse Canyon Road and the Salt Creek Trail, traces the deep drainages of Horse Canyon and Davis Canyon, suggesting the navigational challenges faced by early travelers and surveyors. To the east, the elevation rises toward South Sixshooter Peak and the expansive Bridger Jack Mesa. Named landmarks like Paul Bunyans Potty and Thirteen Faces highlight the colorful local nomenclature applied to these distinct geological features. The presence of Lavender Creek and its seasonal tributaries illustrates the drainage patterns that have sculpted these canyons over millennia.