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2022 Map of Greasewood Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Greasewood Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mesa Verde and the surrounding high plateau country define this southwestern Colorado landscape, where the deeply incised drainage of the Mancos River carves through the sandstone formations. The map detail highlights the complex physical geography of the region, anchored by prominent landmarks such as Kiva Point and Soda Point at the edges of Chapin Mesa. The area's verticality is evident in the numerous namesake gorges, including Greasewood Canyon, Johnson Canyon, and Black Canyon.

Modern access into this intricate terrain is facilitated by primitive routes like Johnson Canyon Rd and Grass Canyon Rd, which navigate the high ridges and canyon floors. This 2022 survey documents the contemporary boundaries of Montezuma and La Plata counties across a territory defined by its erosion patterns and traditional land divisions, offering a precise view of the topography surrounding these ancient mesa-top environments.