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2019 Map of Gateway

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gateway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through this section of Mesa County, meeting the mouth of the spectacular Unaweep Canyon. This 2019 survey documents a landscape of dramatic elevation changes, dominated by massive landforms like The Palisade and Tenderfoot Mesa. While much of the eastern portion of the map is protected within the Uncompahgre National Forest, the river corridor itself shows signs of localized infrastructure, including Hubbard Airport and the private Hendricks Field at West Creek Ranch.

A network of drainage systems and canyons, including Larsen Canyon, John Brown Canyon, and Maverick Canyon, feed into the river valley, illustrating the complex erosional history of the Colorado Plateau. These drainages, often named for early settlers or landmarks like Bull Hill, provide a detailed look at the backcountry routes and topographic features used by ranchers and outdoorsmen in the modern era.