Basin sits at a crossroads in the high desert of San Miguel County, centered within the expansive Dry Creek Basin. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal drainage and ranching infrastructure, where water sources like Poison Spider Spring and Cottonwood Pond are critical landmarks. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of arroyos and creeks, including Dead Horse Cr, Nelson Cr, and the striking Dry Creek Canyon to the northwest.
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1916 · Paradox Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1922 · Paradox Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Naturita NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Gypsum Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Gypsum Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Naturita NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Moab
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000