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2016 Map of Lay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Lay serves as the primary landmark on this Moffat County terrain, situated in the high desert landscape of northwest Colorado. This area is defined by its dramatic topography, featuring prominent elevations like Sugarloaf Peak and Lay Peak that overlook the broad Sugarloaf Basin. Water sources are critical identifiers in this arid environment, marked by Mud Spring and the drainage networks of Mud Spring Gulch, Wet Gulch, and the meandering Lay Cr.

Transportation patterns reflect the rural nature of the region, anchored by the Frontage RD and local routes such as Co RD 53 and Co RD 17. The grid of the Public Land Survey System is clearly visible, with numerous township and range boundaries including t7n r94w and t8n r93w, which help orient researchers to specific land parcels. This survey provides a clear view of the natural landmarks and sparse settlement patterns as they existed in the early twenty-first century.