2016 Map of Cross Mountain Canyon

About this map

The Yampa River carves directly through the heart of the high desert landscape, defining the dramatic geology of Cross Mountain Canyon. This 2016 survey illustrates a largely uninhabited portion of Moffat County, where the topography is dictated by massive landforms like Cross Mtn and the extended Elk Springs Ridge to the south. The northern edge of the Dinosaur National Monument boundary cuts across the terrain, accessed by the Dinosaur Park Svc Rd. The map's detail focuses on the complex drainage network of the region, including named features such as Twelve Mile Gulch, Mud Springs Gulch, and Cedar Springs Draw. While permanent settlements are absent, the map traces the essential infrastructure of the modern West, from the Power Line Rd to remote county routes like Co RD 85.