2016 Map of Payne Wash

About this map

Miracle Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert plateau region of Mesa County, characterized by a complex network of drainages and mesas. The landscape is defined by the Payne Wash and Clark Wash systems, which flow through the rugged topography toward the Little Dolores River. Settlement patterns are sparse, with ranching and resource management indicated by features like the Lane Reservoir and Duvall Reservoir Number 1. Historical family names and local geography are preserved in labels for Tommy Dodson Canyon and Frank Moore Canyon, providing a window into the individuals who worked this land. To the east, Jefferson Canyon and Timber Ridge mark the rising elevation near the community of Glade Park, where a grid of rural roads like S 15 Rd and Masters Ranch Dr provide access to the remote terrain.