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2019 Map of Cross Mountain Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Yampa River carves a dramatic path through the northwest corner of this region, slicing through Cross Mtn at the narrow Cross Mountain Canyon. This landscape is defined by its drainage systems and high ridges, including Elk Springs Ridge to the south and the winding Cedar Springs Draw in the northeast. The western edge of the map contains a portion of Dinosaur National Monument, accessible via the Dinosaur Park Svc Rd.

Transport and utility infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily along unpaved routes like Co RD 85 and a prominent Power Line Rd that traverses the southern township. The intricate network of seasonal drainages, such as Twelve Mile Gulch and Mud Springs Gulch, reveals a high-desert environment where water management and topographical navigation were essential for any local ranching or survey activity in the early 21st century.