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2016 Map of Good Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Good Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Escalante Cr and its tributaries carve a complex network of canyons and mesas through this portion of Colorado as it appeared in 2016. The high desert landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably along the Escalante Rim and the broad plateau of Dry Mesa. Evidence of range management and historical water access is scattered across the terrain, from high-altitude sources like Cottonwood Spring and Alum Spring to man-made catchments such as Dry Mesa Reservoir Number 2 and Stone Basin Reservoir.

Remote landmarks such as Keyhole and Sowbelly Ridge highlight the distinctive naming conventions of the region's early travelers and residents. The intersection of Delta and Montrose counties crosses the sheet, where localized features like Tatum Ridge Tatum Park and Sawmill Mesa suggest a history of seasonal usage and timber or livestock interests. A sparse network of rural roads, including Dry Mesa Rd and 650 Rd, provides the primary access to these isolated benches and gulches.