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2017 Map of Summit Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Summit Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Summit Point sits at the heart of this high-desert plateau, where the state line divides San Juan County, Utah, from San Miguel County, Colorado. The landscape is defined by massive landforms like Island Mesa and Horse Range Mesa, with deep drainages such as Mc Intyre Canyon and Little Indian Canyon cutting through the terrain. A sparse network of ranching and access roads, including Lisbon Valley Rd and Ucolo Rd, connects the scattered high-country points.

This 2017 survey shows a region where topography dictates the flow of movement, from the ascent of Three Step Hill to the seasonal washes of Buck Draw. The concentration of canyon systems like Bear Trap Canyon and East Canyon suggests a complex drainage basin in a dry environment. The presence of these named mesas and canyons provides essential landmarks for understanding the rural development and geological character of the Four Corners hinterlands.