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2022 Map of Dominguez

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Gunnison River carves a deep path through this portion of Delta and Mesa counties, dictating the placement of early settlements and water infrastructure. Small locales like Peeples, Broughton, and Dominguez are situated along the river's western banks, while Escalante and Huff lie near the southeastern bend where Escalante Canyon Rd meets the water. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and high plateaus, including Leonards Basin and the prominent Dominguez Rim.

Resource management in this arid environment is evident through several upland water sources, such as the Rocky Wash Reservoir and Dominguez Rim Reservoir. Traditional routes and modern access points are well-documented, from the high-elevation Gunnison Pack Trl to the Little Dominguez Trl. These landmarks provide a detailed look at how the topography shaped local history and development on the western slope.