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2010 Map of Corcoran Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The dramatic geological shelf of the Book Cliffs dominates this landscape in Mesa County, dividing the high desert plateau from the deep canyons below. Along the southern edges of Garfield Mesa and throughout Hunter Canyon, a cluster of historical resource extraction points including the Hunter Mine, McGinley Mine, and Hidden Treasure Mine indicates the industrial history of this arid region. The terrain is defined by sharp elevation changes, where Ross Ridge and the South Shale Ridge overlook vast drainages like Adobe Creek and the Little Salt Wash.

Tracing the path of the Book Cliffs reveals a complex network of dry gulches and canyons, such as Coal Gulch and Main Jerry Creek Canyon, which have shaped local navigation and settlement patterns. High points like Corcoran Peak provide an anchor for the surrounding Bronco Flats, while remote roads like South Dry Fork Rd and 21 Rd provide access through the difficult topography of the Colorado plateau.