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2016 Map of Howard Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Grand Valley and its surrounding high-desert drainage systems are the central focus of this 2016 survey in western Garfield County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of erosional features, most notably Howard Canyon and Demaree Canyon, which dictate the local transport patterns. The primary arterial route, Douglas Pass Rd, follows the course of E Salt Cr as it winds through the center of the sheet, providing a vital corridor through the arid breaks.

Smaller drainages like Munger Cr and isolated landmarks such as Camp Gulch and Stove Canyon illustrate the complex topography that characterizes this portion of the Colorado Plateau. At the northern edge of the map, Ashford Canyon and Trail Canyon mark the transition toward higher elevations. This data provides an accurate view of the contemporary road network, including Co Hwy 258, as it integrates with the natural landforms of the valley.