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2011 Map of Dawson Draw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dawson Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Disappointment Valley dominates this landscape, showing a complex network of canyons and draws characteristic of the high desert of southwest Colorado. The area's industrial history is well-documented through numerous mining claims concentrated in the north, including the Hornet Mine, Brown Mule Mine, and the Windy Day Mine. Further south, the Hidden Treasure Mine and North Continent Mine sit near the rugged drainage of Disappointment Creek.

Water management is a central theme of the map, evidenced by man-made infrastructure like the Horseshoe Ditch and Custer Ditch, which redirect flow across the arid terrain. The map also records localized landmarks such as the Daddy Williams Bridge and the distinct geography of Klondike Basin. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road network, specifically the intersections of 190 Rd and K20 Rd, illustrating how early ranching or mining access routes followed the natural contours of Box Canyon and Pole Canyon.