2016 Map of Mancos

About this map

Mancos occupies the high plateau where the Mancos River emerges from its mountain headwaters, serving as a gateway to the southwest’s dramatic canyon country. The landscape transitions sharply from the agricultural Mancos Valley to the uplifted terrain of Weber Mtn and Menefee Mtn. The southern reaches of the map include the protected boundary of Mesa Verde National Park, featuring the East Rim and the descent into Mancos Canyon. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Cedar Grove Cem and Webber Cem, both situated near the town center. The presence of the Lower Weber Reservoir and various creeks like Chicken Cr and W Fork Mud Cr highlight the critical role of water management in this arid Colorado environment during the 2010s.