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2013 Map of Mesa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Plateau Cr winds through the heart of this Western Slope landscape, defining the agricultural and ranching corridor of the Plateau Valley. This 2013 survey provides a detailed view of the long-standing land-use patterns in Mesa County, where family-named sites such as Eddington Homestead, Harris Homestead, and Ray Ball Homestead indicate the legacy of early regional settlement. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Black Mountain and Chalk Mountain down to the level grounds of Silvey Flats and Cobert Flats.

The small community of Mesa sits at a critical junction of local transit, near the established John Held Corner. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the presence of Baugh Reservoir and various drainages like Big Wash and Coon Creek. These features, along with names like Monument Canyon and Kimbell Mesa, highlight the complex topography that has shaped the ranching and irrigation history of this high-desert environment.