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2013 Map of Cross Mountain Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cross Mountain Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Yampa River carves a deep path through the northwestern Colorado landscape, most notably through the steep-walled Cross Mountain Canyon at the western edge of Cross Mountain. This 2013 survey illustrates the intersection of public lands and natural drainage systems, with a significant portion of the southwestern quadrant designated as part of Dinosaur National Monument. The terrain is defined by complex erosional features including Twelve Mile Gulch, Mud Springs Gulch, and Cedar Springs Draw, which drain toward the river basin.

Human infrastructure is concentrated along Us-40 E, which skirts the southern foothills of Elk Springs Ridge. Local access is provided by unpaved routes such as CO Road 85 and CO Road 23, which traverse the high desert plateaus. The map details the Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t006n r098w and surrounding townships, providing a clear view of the cadastral layout in this corner of Moffat County.