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2016 Map of Henderson Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Henderson Ridge and the Escalante Breaks dominate this high-desert landscape in Garfield County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, including numerous named springs such as Elk Horn Spring, Sheep Corral Spring, and the sequentially named First Water Spring through Fourth Water Spring. These water sources were critical for local ranching operations, as evidenced by landmarks like Middle Ranch Canyon and Corral Canyon.

Transportation through this complex topography is facilitated by Co HWY 256 and Co HWY 285, which navigate between prominent elevations like Upper 4A Mtn and Brush Mtn. The southern portion of the survey transitions into the drainage basins of Roan Cr and Big Salt Wash, characterized by flat-topped features including Gasaway Bench and Cedar Bench. This 2016 record preserves the complex naming conventions of the Colorado backcountry, from Quakie Canyon to the notable geological formation at Chimney Rock Point.