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2022 Map of Dolores East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Dolores River canyon and the surrounding highlands of Montezuma County are defined by a complex network of irrigation and water storage, essential for life in the high desert of southwest Colorado. Large-scale water management projects are evident through features like Summit Reservoir, Puett Reservoir, and Grimes Reservoir, which are linked by the Summit Ditch and Camp Ditch. These systems divert water from the river and Lost Canyon Cr to support the plateaus and mesas.

The town of Dolores sits at the river's bend, where Railroad Ave serves as a reminder of the corridor's transportation history. To the north, the San Juan National Forest encompasses landmarks such as Grouse Point and Carver Canyon. Evidence of early industry remains near Stapleton, where Mines are noted on the slopes above Burnt Logs, while the broader landscape is carved by deep drainages like Cash Canyon and Italian Canyon.