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2013 Map of Horse Range Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dolores River canyonlands define this portion of San Miguel County, where the waterway carves a deep path through the high desert plateau. The landscape is a network of named mesas and drainages, notably Horse Range Mesa and Island Mesa, which stand above a series of rugged corridors including Summit Canyon and Mc Intyre Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by its hydrology and relief, with specific water sources like Horse Range Spring appearing as critical landmarks in an otherwise arid environment.

Transportation through this difficult terrain is limited to a few secondary routes and specialized crossings, most notably the Slick Rock Bridge which spans the river in the southeastern quadrant. Higher elevations are marked by points such as Summit Point and the Grassy Hills, providing a clear record of the area's topographic character. For those interested in regional geography, the map preserves the exact placement of local features like Hanks Pocket and Poverty Flat.