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2010 Map of Dove Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dove Creek serves as the focal point of this southwestern Colorado plateau landscape, where a rigorous grid of county roads intersects with a complex network of natural drainages. The town's infrastructure is supported by the Dove Creek Number 1 Reservoir and the Dove Creek Airport, reflecting the logistical needs of this high-desert community. To the north, the Peel Cemetery and several family-named roads provide significant data points for local genealogy and land-use history.

The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as Wilson Draw and West Branch Canyon, which cut through the agricultural tablelands. Evidence of the area's resource-based economy is visible at the Fritz and Erickson Mine near the town center, while water management is highlighted by the Ducks Nest Reservoir and its associated dam. This survey illustrates the persistent balance between the planned road grid and the winding paths of Chico Creek and Monument Creek.