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2019 Map of Mesa

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The settlement of Mesa serves as the focal point for this survey of the Plateau Valley, where high desert plateaus and deeply eroded gulches define the local geography. The landscape is characterized by prominent flat-topped features like Kimbell Mesa, Windger Flats, and Cobert Flats, illustrating the tiered topography typical of this region of Colorado. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the presence of Baugh Reservoir and the drainage network of Plateau Creek, Mesa Cr, and Tate Cr.

Named landmarks such as Black Mtn, Chalk Mtn, and Barney Hill rise above the surrounding valleys, while distinct formations like East Monument and West Monument mark the rugged terrain. The road network, including Horse Canyon Rd and various numerical routes, follows the natural contours of the gulches and flats, connecting the agricultural valley to the higher elevations of the surrounding mountains and mesas.