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1985 Map of Blue Chief Mesa, 1986 Print
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1985 Map of Blue Chief Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Dolores River cuts a deep, winding path through this corner of Grand County, Utah, creating a landscape defined by towering plateaus and canyon floors. Along the river banks, Utah Bottoms represents a rare stretch of relatively level ground, while a solitary Gaging Station and a single Bridge mark the limited points of human utility along the water. The surrounding high ground, including Buckhorn Mesa and Blue Chief Mesa, contains evidence of mid-20th-century mineral exploration. Scattered across the mesas and canyons like Cottonwood Canyon are numerous Prospects, Adits, and even a documented Mine Shaft, signaling the region's history of uranium and vanadium prospecting. This 1980s-era field check documents the intersection of this industrial exploration with the complex drainage systems of Buckhorn Draw and Granite Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain