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2019 Map of Iron Springs

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Iron Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Iron Springs serves as a central landmark in this high-altitude drainage basin within the northwestern reaches of Colorado. The landscape is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and topographic depressions, most notably Lay Creek and Spring Cr. These vital water sources dictated the early movement of people and livestock through this part of Moffat County, reflected today in the grid of county roads that navigate the complex terrain.

Erosion has carved distinct features into the earth, such as Dressler Gulch and Bord Gulch, which provide significant relief against the surrounding plateaus. The placement of Co Rd 17 and Co Rd 8 follows these natural contours, illustrating how modern transportation infrastructure still honors the primitive geography of the high desert. This 2019 survey captures the area just as it has remained for decades, focused on the intersection of Township and Range boundaries.