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2022 Map of Doe Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Doe Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

San Juan National Forest lands dominate this corner of Southwest Colorado, where the Dolores River winds through the deep corridor of Dolores Canyon. This landscape is defined by a dense network of water management features, including unique local names like Rabit Hash Reservoir, Pee Wee Reservoir, and Cheap Reservoir. These small catchments, alongside larger bodies like Bradfield Reservoir and McClure Reservoir, indicate the critical role of water storage in this high-elevation terrain for ranching or forest management.

Industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit near the Study Plot Reservoir, while the geography is punctuated by significant landmarks like Ormiston Point. The boundary between Dolores County and Montezuma County crosses the southern portion of the map, dividing the rugged drainage systems of Narraguinnep Canyon and Ryman Draw. The map provides a clear picture of the modern interface between protected federal lands and the infrastructure required to sustain the region's cattle and timber heritage.