Paradox Valley defines this portion of Montrose County, where the unique geological structure creates a landscape of high mesas and deep drainages. In this modern survey, the small settlement of Paradox sits near the northern edge of the valley floor, while the community of Bedrock is situated to the southeast where the Dolores River cuts across the terrain. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, with named features such as Nyswonger Mesa and Ray Mesa overlooking the valley below.
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1885 · La Sal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1916 · Paradox Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1922 · Paradox Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Roc Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Bull Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Paradox
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Bull Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Davis Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Paradox
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Roc Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000