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2019 Map of North Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hamilton Mesa and Island Mesa define the high terrain of this Colorado landscape, where a network of dry washes and canyons carve through the plateau. Water management is a central theme of the geography, evidenced by the Lillylands Canal and the Desert Claim Ditch which trace the contours of the land. High-elevation basins collect into several named water bodies including Spencer Lake, Galloway Lake, and Bull Lake, suggesting seasonal importance for livestock or irrigation in this arid environment.

Evidence of early land use and navigation appears in features like Sandys Fort Pass and the Island Mesa Trail. The map also captures several distinctively named terrain markers such as The Butterfly and Lavender Point, providing specific reference points for those tracing historical land claims or ranching boundaries. The transition from mesa top to canyon floor is marked by steep descents into Knight Canyon and along the Desert Claim Arroyo.