2010 Map of Crescent Junction

About this map

Crescent Junction serves as the central hub of this Grand County corridor, marking the intersection of vital transport routes across the high desert. The map captures a landscape shaped by intermittent water and strategic infrastructure, featuring the small settlement of Brendel and the expansive Crescent Flat. To the north, the terrain rises toward Thompson Pass and Christmas Ridge, while the drainage of Crooked Wash and Crescent Wash defines the local topography. Evidence of water management in this arid environment is visible at the Crescent Wash Dam and the Valley City Reservoir to the south. The presence of Railroad Rd running parallel to the primary thoroughfares highlights the area's role as a transit waypoint between the higher ridges like Trough Spring Ridge and the broad alluvial fans of the Crescent Bench.