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1997 Map of South Six-Shooter Peak

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of South Six-Shooter Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Canyonlands National Park and the surrounding high desert plateaus of San Juan County are meticulously documented in this late-twentieth-century study. The landscape is defined by its remarkable density of natural sandstone formations and archaeological sites, including the Keyhole Ruins and Tower Ruin located north of Paul Bunyans Potty. The eastern boundary is marked by the prominence of South Six-shooter Peak and the high elevations of Bridger Jack Mesa, while the interior is carved by deep drainage systems like Davis Canyon and Lavender Creek.

A legacy of early habitation and geological wonder is visible through labels such as All American Man and Thirteen Faces, alongside named spans like Gothic Arch, Castle Arch, and Fortress Arch. These features, clustered along the intricate canyon walls and the expansive Cedar Mesa, reveal the complex topography that made this region both a sanctuary and a barrier for travelers and inhabitants alike.