Dove Creek serves as the primary hub in this corner of Dolores County, where the high plateau landscape is carved by deep drainages and intermittent watercourses. The town's grid, including Main St and Guyrene St, is situated near the Dove Creek Airport, reflecting its role as a regional center. To the west, the terrain drops away into Monument Canyon and the winding path of Monument Cr, while smaller agricultural developments are marked by water management features such as Ducks Nest Reservoir and Dove Cr Number 1 Reservoir. The surrounding landscape is defined by a dense network of county roads—like Co Road A and Co Road J—that navigate the plateau between prominent natural landmarks including Wilson Draw and the West Branch Big Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates how transportation and water storage remain central to life on the Colorado plateau, anchored by the settlement at Cedar Point.
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1886 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Abajo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Egnar
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Joe Davis Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Joe Davis Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Egnar
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Cedar 3 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Monument Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500