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2022 Map of Adobe Springs

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Adobe Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Adobe Springs lies at the heart of this Moffat County landscape, where the high desert drainage systems define the geography. The map reveals an intricate network of intermittent waterways, most notably the winding course of Spring Cr and its tributaries, including W Prong-Spring Cr and W Prong Spring Cr. To the northwest, Red Wash carves through the terrain, illustrating the erosional patterns characteristic of this part of Colorado.

A sparse but critical infrastructure of county roads, such as Co Rd 8 and Co Rd 50, provides access across these remote sections. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting the various township and range divisions. The layout of these roads and water features suggests a landscape primarily dedicated to open range and resource management, where water sources like the namesake springs were likely vital anchors for early surveyors and travelers.