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2010 Map of Carbonera

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Carbonera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Carbonera (Site) sits at a convergence of travel and drainage in this high-desert landscape of western Colorado. The map documents a sparsely populated region where the primary infrastructure consists of a few critical routes like Baxter Pass Rd, which follows the winding course of West Salt Creek. This north-south corridor provides access through a complex system of drainage basins, including Buttermilk Canyon and Spring Canyon.

Elevations rise toward the northeast to Grassy Mountain, a prominent landmark overlooking the deep incisions of Long Canyon and South Canyon. The prevalence of dry washes, such as Dry Canyon Wash, underscores the arid nature of the terrain. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact location of the former Carbonera settlement site, providing a geographical anchor for the region's ranching or mining history along the historic road networks.