Photo Study

San Juan County
Photo Comparisons

The purpose of this study is to evaluate ecological changes throughout San Juan County, Utah by comparing old or historic photographs dating from the late 1800's to as recent as the mid 1970's with contemporary photographic images. There are wide differences of opinion as to historic vegetation and stream conditions as compared to the present. The use of repeat photography is a useful tool in making comparisons between early landscapes and present conditions. Even though quantification is not always possible, a series of repeat photographs all showing similar conditions and trends is compelling.

Please click on the links below to access individual photo study areas:

1. Arch Canyon 1

2. Arch Canyon 2

3. Bears Ears 1 (from the North)

4. Bears Ears 2 (from the East)

5. Bluff, Utah

6. Bobby's Hole

7. Comb Ridge

8. Comb Wash 1 (from Comb Ridge)
9. Comb Wash 2 (below Road Canyon)
10. Comb Wash 3 (near Snake Canyon)
11. Cooley Gulch
12. Cow Canyon

13. Dark Canyon

14. Dry Valley 1
15. Dry Valley 2 (near Deer Neck Mesa)
16. Dry Valley 3 (near Casa Colorado Rock)

17. Fish Creek
18. Gold Queen Gulch
19. Grey Mesa
20. Hart Draw

21. Hart Spring