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1973 Map of Government Springs

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Government Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Montrose and Ouray counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named water sources, including the centrally located Government Springs, which feeds the West Fork Government Springs. The cartography reveals a transition from the elevated Mesa in the northeast down through steep drainage systems like Happy Canyon Creek and Dolores Creek.

Transportation through these mountain canyons relies on a mix of thoroughfares and primitive routes. The prominent Dave Wood Road traverses the western section, while the Devinny Trail and various unnamed pack trails and jeep trails provide access to more remote locations such as Paradox Canyon. Small, localized water features like Branson Spring, Brown Spring, and Dewdrop Springs provide essential landmarks for navigation across this heavily wooded and incised topography.