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2023 Map of Champagne Spring

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Champagne Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Champagne Spring and the rugged canyonlands of the Colorado plateau define this landscape at the border of Dolores and Montezuma counties. The terrain is characterized by deep erosional features such as Cahone Canyon and Alkali Canyon, which cut through the high desert plateaus marked by prominent overlooks like Bug Point and McCloud Point. This geography is a classic example of the Four Corners region's topography, where high mesas are bisected by dramatic draws and canyons.

Agricultural and water infrastructure is evident through the presence of the Dove Creek Canal in the northeast, reflecting the vital role of irrigation in this arid environment. The network of county roads, including Co RD 6 and Co RD 7, follows the natural contours of the land and section lines, providing access to remote points like Cedar Point and Sego Point above the winding reaches of Lower Monument Creek.