2010 Map of North Mountain

About this map

Jensens Cow Camp serves as a lone human marker in this landscape of mesas and arroyos. The map documents an intricate network of water management features, including the Desert Claim Ditch and Lillylands Canal, which suggest the historic efforts to bring agriculture or industry to this arid portion of Dolores County. The terrain is defined by dramatic landforms such as Island Mesa, Lavender Point, and the unusual formation known as The Butterfly. Seasonal water sources like Fall Camp Spring and Sandys Fort Spring are critical nodes in the drainage system of Dry Creek and Nelson Creek. To the east, the landscape rises toward North Mountain and Hamilton Mesa, while the southern reaches are marked by scattered water bodies including Galloway Lake, Spencer Lake, and Bull Lake.