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2016 Map of Hells Canyon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hells Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Yampa River carves through this portion of Moffat County, framing a landscape defined by dramatic geological features and protected wilderness. Significant portions of the territory fall within the Dinosaur National Monument, where the deep incision of Hells Canyon creates a complex network of draws and parks. Landmarks with evocative local names such as Katys Nipple, The Billiard Table, and Crows Nest suggest a long history of cattle ranching and early exploration.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Red Rock Reservoir, Surveyor Spring, and Bobcat Springs. The settlement pattern is characterized by its isolation, with Co RD 156 and other local connectors providing the only access to remote drainage points like Robinson Draw and Spike Hollow Draw. The transition from the high ridges of Stuntz Ridge to the alluvial flats of The Slough highlights the topographic diversity of the high desert.