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2017 Map of Fisher Valley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fisher Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fisher Valley and its surrounding high-altitude plateaus dominate this corner of Grand County, where the desert landscape is defined by massive formations and deeply cut drainages. The Manti-La Sal National Forest occupies the southern portion of the sheet, covering expansive flats like N Beaver Mesa and Polar Mesa. This modern survey details the intricate network of primitive tracks used to navigate the elevation changes, including Onion Creek Rd and the Rose Garden Hill Trl.

Water is a scarce but formative presence, with the Dolores River cutting through the northeast corner and Fisher Cr winding through the central valley. The topography is marked by named landmarks such as Sevenmile Mesa and Cowhead Hill, alongside numerous canyons like Cottonwood Canyon and Hideout Canyon. These features illustrate the geological complexity of the Colorado Plateau and the continued reliance on these specific corridors for access to the interior backcountry.