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2013 Map of Dolores East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Dolores East
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 through the northern landscape of this region, serving as a primary corridor for both natural drainage and human activity. The town of Dolores sits at the western edge, where the canyon opens up and meets the higher plateau. To the south and east, an intricate network of irrigation systems including Summit Ditch, Camp Ditch, and Main Ditch feeds several significant water bodies like Summit Reservoir and Puett Reservoir. These waterworks highlight the agricultural development of the Montezuma County highlands, transforming the dry mesas into productive land.

Higher elevations are dominated by the San Juan National Forest, where features like Haycamp Mesa and Grouse Point overlook a series of deep drainages such as Italian Canyon and Lost Canyon. Evidence of early settlement and rural infrastructure is found at Stapleton and the Dolores Forest Service Facility, while the terrain remains etched with historic routes like the Maverick Trail 197 and Italian Canyon Trail 196.