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2016 Map of Middle Dry Fork

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kimball Mtn and Horse Mtn define this high-altitude landscape in Garfield County, where the intricate drainage network of the Middle Dry Fork and N Dry Fork cuts through the plateau. The map details a remote wilderness defined by steep relief and essential water sources, including West Wiley Spring, East Wiley Spring, and the aptly named Big Spring.

Evidence of historical use is found in the naming of topographical features such as Sawmill Gulch and Cow Ridge, suggesting a history of local industry and ranching. The presence of numerous isolated water points like Blanc Spring and Muser Spring highlights the critical importance of these features for anyone navigating or working in the Blanc Canyon area. The survey provides a clear view of the complex gulch systems, including Muser Gulch, that feed into the larger wash systems like Big Salt Wash.