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2019 Map of Boggy Draw

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Boggy Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Montezuma County, where a complex network of forest roads and water management features tells the story of Colorado's public lands. The map reveals an intensive system of namesake water storage, including the Railroad Reservoir, Sawmill Reservoir, and Phoneline Reservoir, alongside the historic Morgan Cabin Reservoir. These features, many named for early utilitarian purposes, suggest the area's history of logging, ranching, and the infrastructure required to sustain such activities in the dry interior West.

The topography is deeply incised by drainages such as Little Bean Canyon, Trail Canyon, and Italian Canyon, while major transit routes like the Dolores Norwood road and the Norwood Cutoff B weave through the forest. Notable landmarks such as Beaver Rim and McPhee Park provide clear geographical markers, while the presence of Peel Spring and Rocky Draw further illustrates the critical role of water sources in this high-country environment during the early 21st century.