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2019 Map of Corcoran Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Corcoran Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate the southern half of this landscape, creating a dramatic physical boundary between the high plateaus and the lower basin. This 2019 survey documents the complex drainage systems that carve through the arid terrain of Mesa and Garfield counties, including the winding Little Salt Wash and Corcoran Wash. The map reveals a high-elevation landscape defined by prominent landforms such as Garfield Mesa, Ross Ridge, and the namesake Corcoran Peak at the eastern edge.

Though largely roadless, the area shows evidence of land management through section lines and the presence of V 8/10 RD and 21 RD. The intricate topography of Hunter Canyon and Main Canyon illustrates the erosional forces at work in this part of Grand Valley. For researchers and historians, the map provides a precise record of the natural landmarks and geographic features that have dictated movement and land use in this western Colorado corridor.