2011 Map of Government Springs

About this map

Government Springs and a series of high-altitude water sources define this Montrose County landscape in the early twenty-first century. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Happy Canyon Creek, Dolores Creek, and Spring Creek, which carve through the elevated topography of Sims Mesa. A specific concentration of named water features like Branson Spring, Brown Spring, and Dewdrop Springs indicates the vital importance of natural springs in this arid region. Transportation across the mesa is anchored by Dave Wood Rd, supplemented by smaller tracks such as Bible Camp Rd and Gypsy Ln. The map also details more contemporary infrastructure like the Power Line Rd, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle near Barns Pt. This survey provides a precise record of the land use patterns and natural water resources at the edge of the Uncompahgre Plateau.