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2022 Map of North Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

High mesas and intricate water management systems characterize this portion of the San Miguel and Dolores county line. Island Mesa and Hamilton Mesa dominate the northern terrain, while the southern reaches are marked by the prominent peak of North Mountain. The landscape reveals a history of ranching and water rights, evidenced by the Desert Claim Ditch and the Lilylands Canal winding through the draws. Local movement is dictated by the high-elevation topography, centered on landmarks like Sandys Fort Pass and the nearby Sandys Fort Spring. Deep drainages such as Knight Canyon and Willow Gulch cut through the plateaus, leading toward numerous small upland bodies of water including Galloway Lake, Spencer Lake, and Bull Lake. This terrain, while appearing desolate under names like Desert Claim, is clearly structured by the necessity of moving water across the arid basins and around the high points of The Butterfly and Lavender Point.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2022
Date Published2022
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain