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2019 Map of Davis Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Paradox Valley and the surrounding high plateau country of Montrose County define this landscape, where the Dolores River cuts through the northwest corner. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, transitioning from the broad valley floor up to prominent landforms like Davis Mesa, Skein Mesa, and Martin Mesa. These mesas are separated by deep drainages, including the aptly named Wild Steer Canyon and Hieroglyphic Canyon.

A sparse network of rural routes such as u16 RD and ee22 RD provides access across the arid terrain, linking grazing lands and remote resource areas like Long Park and Saucer Basin. Water sources in this high-desert environment are critical, with Stone Spring and the seasonal flows of E Paradox Cr and W Paradox Cr serving as vital landmarks for local land management and historical ranching operations.