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2019 Map of Dolores Point South

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dolores Point South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Dolores Point stands as a prominent landmark along the high plateau where the Colorado and Utah state line bisects the high desert. Much of this territory is managed as the Manti-La Sal National Forest, characterized by deep incisions like North Cottonwood Canyon and the broad expanse of South Beaver Mesa. The transition from Mesa County, Colorado into Grand County, Utah is marked by a complex system of ridges and basins, including the high-altitude Kirks Basin and the isolated waters of Pace Lake.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the striking geological features of Sinbad Ridge and the nearby Sinbad Valley. Movement through this high country follows historical routes such as the Paradox Trail and Taylor Flat Rd, which navigate the varying elevations of Taylor Flat and Pine Ridge. Water sources remain critical in this environment, with drainages like John Brown Cr and Willow Spring providing essential hydrology for the region.