2010 Map of Battle Rock

About this map

McElmo Canyon and the surrounding high desert mesas define this southwestern Colorado landscape, where deep drainage systems like Pine Creek and Rock Creek carve through the arid terrain. The map reveals a history of extraction and sparse settlement, anchored by the presence of numerous small-scale mining operations including the Battle Rock Mine, Cliff House Mine, and Three States Mine. The Lamb Cemetery stands as a quiet marker of early pioneer presence along Road G, while much of the southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the imposing topography of Sleeping Ute Mountain and Ute Peak. This 2010 survey illustrates the remote character of Montezuma County, where modern infrastructure like Indian Rte 256 follows the natural contours of the land between prominent landmarks such as Hamilton Mesa and Horse Mountain.