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2010 Map of Juniper Hot Springs

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Juniper Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Juniper Hot Springs serves as a focal point along the winding course of the Yampa River in this part of Northwest Colorado. The landscape is defined by its complex topography, featuring prominent landmarks such as Little Juniper Mountain and a series of deep drainages including Temple Gulch, Maudlin Gulch, and the extensive Ben Morgan Canyon. The distribution of these features reflects the arid, high-desert character of the region where water and relief dictate the patterns of human presence.

Industrial interests are evidenced by several specialized sites, notably the Cedars Mining Company Claim Number One and a cluster of airborne anomalies, such as Airborne Anomaly B17-96 Mine and Airborne Anomaly B17-94 Mine. These labels point toward a history of mineral exploration and modern surveying techniques used to identify resource potential. Transportation is confined to a network of rural routes, including County Rd 74 and County Rd 17, which navigate the elevation changes between the Jesse Flats and the river valley.