2013 Map of Juanita Arch

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through Mesa County in this 2013 topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic erosional features and high-desert mesas. The namesake Juanita Arch stands north of Little Maverick Canyon, part of a complex system of drainages including Bull Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon that feed toward the river corridor. Co 141 provides the primary access through this remote terrain, following the river's winding course past landmarks like Sewemup Mesa and Calamity Mesa. The map illustrates the stark geological transition into Sinbad Valley at the southwestern corner, while prominent elevations like Cone Mountain and Tenderfoot Mesa dominate the skyline. This document offers a precise look at the intersecting canyons and high plateau country before the modern landscape was further altered.