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2013 Map of Moqui Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mancos River carves a deep path through this southwestern landscape, defining the primary drainage for a region dominated by high plateaus and steep-walled canyons. The northern portion of the sheet is dominated by the massive landform of Mesa Verde, which transitions into distinct fingers like Chapin Mesa and West Ute Mesa. This 2013 survey illustrates the dramatic topography where the high mesas drop precipitously into the Mancos and Moqui Canyon systems.

Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes such as Mancos Canyon Rd and Grass Canyon Rd, reflecting the remote and challenging nature of the terrain. The presence of Indian Rte 204 and labels for various branches like West Fork Ute Canyon and Navajo Canyon suggest a landscape deeply tied to the natural hydrology and the historical boundaries of the Ute Mountain Ute reservation, where the geography itself dictates the path of human movement and settlement.