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2016 Map of Dominguez

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Gunnison River carves a deep path through this landscape, creating a dramatic geography of high plateaus and steep canyon walls. Small settlements like Peeples, Broughton, and Dominguez are situated along the river valley and the base of the Dominguez Rim, illustrating the historic reliance on water access in this arid region. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and gulches, including Beaver Gulch and Wells Gulch, which drain the surrounding highlands toward the main river channel.

Water management is evident through the inclusion of the Dominguez Rim Reservoir, Edds Reservoir, and County Line Reservoir, essential for sustaining life and livestock on the benches and basins above the river. To the southeast, the confluence of Escalante Cr and the river near the settlement of Escalante and the rail-stop at Huff marks a primary corridor for transportation and movement. The land is defined by distinct landforms like Star Mesa, Leonards Basin, and McCarty Bench, which have long dictated the placement of roads like Dominguez Canyon Rd and Wells Gulch Rd.