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1957 Map of Monument Canyon

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Monument Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Ancient human history and mid-century ranching define this landscape along the Utah-Colorado border. Numerous Cliff Dwellings, Ruins, and Petroglyphs are recorded throughout the canyon systems, particularly within the walls of Montezuma Canyon and its many tributaries. These archeological sites stand in contrast to the localized development of the 1950s, which includes Daltons Ranch and water infrastructure such as the Max Dalton Artesian Well and Bonnie Dalton Artesian Well.

The terrain is a complex network of mesas and drainage systems, featuring prominent landforms like Tin Cup Mesa and Horsehead Point. Transportation across this challenging environment is limited to primitive routes, including a notable Jeep Trail that crosses the Dolores and Montezuma county lines. Local industry is represented by scattered Mine and Prospect labels, while the presence of a lone Cemetery and a Cave near the southern boundary suggests the isolation of these high desert settlements.