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2016 Map of Mellen Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument occupies the northwestern corner of this landscape, a transition point between the protected federal lands and the high-desert basins of the Colorado plateau. The small settlement of Dinosaur serves as the local hub, situated just south of the monument boundary where the terrain begins its descent toward the Coal Oil Basin. This area is defined by complex drainage systems and arid landforms, featuring numerous seasonal waterways like Twin Wash and Dripping Rock Cr, which have carved deep draws and gulches into the earth over time.

Resource and land management structures are visible through the inclusion of the Dripping Rock Reservoir and the network of primitive routes such as Dripping Rock Rd. The county line between Moffat Co and Rio Blanco Co bisects the sheet, separating the high northern draws from southern features like Raven Ridge and the Mellen Hill summit. The map preserves a detailed view of the rugged topography, highlighting the named draws like Bull Draw and Spencer Draw that are vital markers for navigating this remote corner of Colorado.