2011 Map of Joe Davis Hill

About this map

Dolores Canyon and the surrounding high country of Dolores County define this landscape, where industrial activity is centered on a dense network of mining claims. The rugged geography is marked by the winding path of the Dolores River, which cuts through the terrain near Joe Davis Hill. Mining operations dominate the northwestern and central portions of the sheet, with family-named or descriptive sites such as the Owensby Mine, Norma Jean Mine, and the Full Moon Group Mine suggesting a history of localized extraction. Water management for this arid region is visible through numerous catchment features, including the Rogers-Dalton Reservoir and Wayne Rogers Reservoir Number Two. Notable landmarks like Spud Patch Camp and Sawmill Spring provide evidence of human occupation and infrastructure in an area primarily shaped by the Disappointment Valley and the resources of the canyon floor.