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2016 Map of Dolores West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Dolores West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The agricultural and water-management landscape of Montezuma County is captured here during a period of modern development near the San Juan Mountains. Settled areas like Lebanon and the western edge of Dolores are surrounded by a complex system of irrigation, including the Rocky Ford Ditch, Highline Ditch, and several laterals such as the Upper Hermana Lateral. These man-made water features reflect the long-standing reliance on diverted water to support farming in the arid high-desert environment.

The northern portion of the map is dominated by significant water bodies, notably the Narraguinnep Reservoir and the expansive McPhee Reservoir, which includes the McPhee Marina. Terrain features such as Narraguinnep Canyon and May Canyon cut through the landscape, while the southern boundary reaches the outskirts of Cortez. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of the Lebanon Cem and Dolores Cem provides specific points of interest within these established rural communities.