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2013 Map of Doe Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through this portion of the San Juan National Forest, defining the rugged geography of southwestern Colorado at the border of Dolores and Montezuma counties. This landscape is characterized by a sophisticated network of small-scale water management, evidenced by dozens of named catchments such as Lake Clydia Reservoir, Lone Dome Reservoir, and the uniquely named Rabit Hash Reservoir. These features, alongside Study Plot Reservoir, suggest a history of focused land use and environmental monitoring within the forest boundaries.

Human activity is anchored by the Bradfield Ranch and the nearby Bradfield Bridge, providing a rare point of crossing and settlement in a terrain dominated by significant geological formations like Ormiston Point and Narraguinnep Canyon. The map details the complex drainage systems of the area, including Canyon Cr and various draws such as Williams Draw and Ryman Draw, which reveal the intricate natural irrigation patterns of the high plateau.