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2022 Map of Garvey Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Garvey Canyon and its surrounding drainages dominate this portion of the Garfield County landscape, where the high desert meets complex canyon systems. The geography is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably Big Salt Wash, which snakes through the central terrain alongside smaller tributaries like Munger Cr and Deer Creek. This area serves as a primary corridor for north-south travel, anchored by Douglas Pass Rd (State Highway 139) as it climbs toward the northern boundary.

Remote landmarks like Echo Lake provide rare points of permanent water in a region otherwise characterized by named gulches and canyons, including Hells Hole Canyon and Hatchet Canyon. The presence of the 2224 Trl in the southeast suggests a landscape managed for access despite the steep relief. This 2022 survey effectively captures the intersection of critical infrastructure and the unforgiving topography of western Colorado.