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2022 Map of Haystack Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument encompasses the northern portion of this landscape, where the Yampa River carves a deep path through the high desert of Moffat County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the riverbed toward the heights of Douglas Mountain and the prominent landmark of Haystack Rock. The map illustrates a network of remote drainages and basins, including Iron Mine Basin and Bower Draw, which characterize the rugged nature of this corner of Colorado.

South of the river, a system of primitive roads and trails provides access to high-country features such as Bear Valley and Bear Valley Ridge. Remote water sources like Bear Valley Spring appear as vital points in an otherwise arid environment. The presence of the Yampa Bench Road suggests a long history of travel along the plateaus above the canyon, connecting isolated spots like West Cactus Flat and the evocative Thanksgiving Gorge.