2016 Map of Northdale

About this map

Ucolo and Northdale sit at the intersection of high desert plateaus and deeply carved drainages along the Utah-Colorado state line. This 2016 survey reveals a landscape defined by expansive mesas such as White Flats Draw and dramatic vertical drops into Cottonwood Canyon and Coal Bed Canyon. The agricultural and ranching legacy of the region is evident in the network of county roads like Co RD 370 and Boulder Cutoff that traverse the high ground between canyons. Local history is anchored by the presence of Mountain View Cem and Valley View Cem, serving as quiet landmarks within Long Draw Canyon. The map illustrates how human settlement has adapted to the rugged topography, clinging to the flatter reaches near Horsehead Point and Cedar Point while ephemeral watercourses like Piute Cr and Chico Cr dictate the natural flow of the terrain across the San Juan and Dolores county borders.