2010 Map of Mancos

About this map

The Mancos River flows through the heart of the Mancos Valley, serving as the central geographic feature for this high-altitude landscape. In the town of Mancos, the local Mancos Post Office stands near the intersection of several county routes, while the surrounding hills are marked by a history of resource extraction. Local coal or mineral history is evidenced by several sites including the Old Spencer Mine and Burnham Mine to the east, and the Todd Mine further south near the border of Mesa Verde National Park. The settlement of Weber and its namesake Weber Cemetery provide important points of interest for genealogists tracing early families in the region. The transition from the river valley to the steep slopes of Menefee Mountain and Weber Mountain illustrates the complex topography that constrained early development and road placement.