1985 Map of Warren Canyon

About this map

Dark Canyon Wilderness dominates this mid-1980s provisional study of the San Juan highlands, showing a landscape defined by deep drainages and high plateaus. The survey captures the intricate topographical detail of the Manti-La Sal National Forest, where significant water sources like Sweet Alice Spring and Cooper Spring provide critical landmarks in a semi-arid environment. The mapping of the Dry Mesa and the surrounding Sweet Alice Hills reflects the late-20th-century emphasis on identifying wilderness boundaries and managing remote federal lands. Geographic features such as Warren Canyon, Woodenshoe Canyon, and Youngs Canyon illustrate the complex erosion patterns that characterize this region. This 1985 edition, produced from earlier aerial photography, serves as a specialized record of the area's physical geography before modern digital revisions.