2011 Map of The Cheesebox

About this map

The Cheesebox rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of San Juan County, overseeing a complex network of high mesas and deep drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding course of White Canyon Creek, which is fed by several significant cuts including Cheesebox Canyon, Hideout Canyon, and K and L Canyon. This survey captures the region's topographical character, where isolated formations like Lone Butte and Ram Mesa stand apart from broader elevations like Fry Mesa and Found Mesa. Human transit through this remote terrain is limited to primitive routes such as County Rd 227A and Deer Flat Rd, which navigate the plateaus and valley floors. Notable landmarks such as Sipapu Bridge and the high vantage point of Piñon Point provide essential reference points for navigating this intricate high-desert geography.