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2011 Map of Groundhog Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Groundhog Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Groundhog Mountain and Black Mesa anchor this high-elevation landscape in Dolores County, where a complex network of water management features and mining claims defines the human presence. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems, notably Disappointment Creek and the various branches of Beaver Creek, alongside the southern reaches of Fish Creek. Local industry and resource extraction are evidenced by the Blue Eagle Mine near Willow Divide and the Yellow Bee Mine further south.

Water security in this arid environment is reflected in the numerous named catchments and irrigation works, such as Joe Redd Reservoir, Groundhog Point Reservoir, and Divide Reservoir. The Little Fish Creek Ditch demonstrates the engineered effort required to divert mountain runoff for local use, while the prominence of The Vega suggests traditional grazing areas amidst the steep ridges and canyon floors.