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2013 Map of Greystone

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Greystone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Greystone sits at the northern end of this Moffat County landscape, where the high desert terrain begins its descent toward the dramatic canyons of the Green River corridor. The southern reaches of the map include a portion of Dinosaur National Monument, characterized by significant topographic relief and the distinctive Iron Mine Basin. Settlement patterns are defined by isolated ranching outposts such as Whiskey Springs Ranch and Tepee Ranch, which rely on the scarce water resources of the high plateaus, including Daisy Spring.

The geography is marked by a complex system of draws and valleys, from Weller Draw in the northeast to Bower Draw in the southwest. Prominent landmarks like Douglas Mountain and Limestone Ridge divide the drainage basins, while historical cattle or transport routes are suggested by features such as The Gap and Dutch Oven Canyon. The presence of Smelter Hill hints at the area's mineral prospects and industrial past within the broader expanse of northwestern Colorado.