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2019 Map of Limestone Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Douglas Mountain and the surrounding high-elevation plateau of Moffat County define this landscape as it appeared in the late 2010s. The topography is marked by several large mesas named for local inhabitants, including John Weller Mesa and Bill Weller Mesa, separated by deep drainage networks such as Sager Draw and Thompson Draw. This terrain suggests a history of ranching and remote land use, where water sources like Bedding Spring were critical for survival in the arid high country.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the steep slopes of Allred Peak and the sheltered valley of Happy Hollow. Only one primary thoroughfare, Co RD 10, traverses the central part of this region, emphasizing the isolation of Limestone Hill and the surrounding canyons. For researchers, the map provides a precise record of named geographic landmarks and drainage systems like Sawmill Canyon and Corral Springs Draw that have shaped navigation and land boundaries for generations.