1993 Map of Champagne Spring

About this map

Squaw Point and Bug Point dominate the high ground of this corner of Colorado, where the plateaus are deeply incised by the drainage systems of Papoose Canyon and McCloud Canyon. This 1993 edition reveals a landscape of industrial extraction and agricultural water management at the Dolores and Montezuma county line. A designated Oil Field with numerous Gas Wells marks the southern territory, while the northern sections focus on water infrastructure such as the Dove Cr Canal and the Aqueduct. Local landmarks including the Dove Creek Pumping Sta and scattered Storage Bins point to the logistical requirements of this high-desert environment. The namesake Champagne Spring is located centrally, providing a historical water source in a region otherwise defined by seasonal washes like Monument Creek and the meandering Dove Creek.