2010 Map of Greasewood Canyon

About this map

Sixteen Window House and the Double Walled Tower stand as prominent archaeological landmarks on this 2010 topographic survey of the southwest Colorado landscape. The terrain is defined by the high, flat-topped Chapin Mesa, which is deeply dissected by a network of drainage systems including Greasewood Canyon, Johnson Canyon, and Lion Canyon. Along the northern edge of the map, the Mancos River winds through the canyons near Soda Point, providing a vital water source in an otherwise arid environment. This map reflects a landscape dedicated to preservation and research, where prehistoric structures like Eagle Nest House are mapped alongside modern access routes such as Indian Rte 204. The concentration of named ruins and specialized towers suggests the cultural density of the ancestral Puebloan heritage within this section of the state.