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2010 Map of Mariano Wash West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mariano Wash West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mariano Wash and Coyote Wash cut through the high desert of Montezuma County in this early 21st-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage channels and washes, including the prominent Marble Wash and the northern reach of East McElmo Creek. These ephemeral watercourses reflect the arid hydrology of the region, where water management is marked by features like the Landsat A-1 Dam in the eastern sector.

Transportation throughout the area is dictated by a grid of specialized routes, notably Indian Rte-240, Indian Rte-233, and Indian Rte-201. These roads provide the primary access through the open terrain, linking disparate points across the drainage basins. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between modern infrastructure and the natural arroyo systems that dominate this corner of Colorado.