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2010 Map of Dominguez

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dominguez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Gunnison River carves a deep path through the high desert of Delta County, dictating the placement of early ranching and railroad outposts in this arid landscape. This 2010 topographic record illuminates the corridor between the river and the prominent Dominguez Rim, where small settlements such as Escalante, Dominguez, and Broughton mark the limited habitable stretches near the water. The land rises steeply from the riverbanks toward expansive plateaus and basins, including Leonards Basin and the broad McCarty Bench.

Water management is central to life in the region, evidenced by isolated features like Wells Gulch Spring and the Dominguez Rim Reservoir. The map detail follows the winding course of the Gunnison River as it passes landmarks like Peeples and Huff, providing a modern look at a terrain where geography and limited access define human presence. Key transportation routes like Dominguez Canyon Rd provide the primary links across this high-clearance country.