2013 Map of Champagne Spring

About this map

Champagne Spring is the focal point of this arid plateau landscape in Southwest Colorado, situated at the boundary of Dolores and Montezuma counties. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic canyon systems and prominent overlooks, including Monument Canyon and Cahone Canyon. A geometric grid of rural routes, such as CO Road K and CO Rd N, segments the high desert into township and range blocks, illustrating the organized land use of the Four Corners region in the early 21st century. High points like Bug Point and McCloud Point provide vantage over the surrounding drainages. The influence of regional water management is visible through the Dove Cr Canal in the northeast, while natural watercourses like Lower Monument Cr and Dove Cr have carved the deep recesses of Cross Canyon and Alkali Canyon.