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2019 Map of Payne Wash

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Glade Park sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the plateaus of Mesa County begin their deep descent into a complex network of drainages. The topography is defined by significant landmarks like Miracle Rock and the prominent Timber Ridge, which separates the eastern and western watersheds. Water is a scarce but vital force here, represented by the perennial flow of the Little Dolores River and the collection point at Lane Reservoir.

Deeply incised geological features like Tommy Dodson Canyon, Jefferson Canyon, and Frank Moore Canyon illustrate the erosive power of seasonal washes. The presence of Maiden Spring and family-named routes such as Masters Ranch Dr and Red Creek Ranch Rd point to a history of high-country ranching and land management. The transition from the flat expanse of Payne Mesa to the rugged wash bottoms of Payne Wash and Clark Wash demonstrates the varied terrain that has shaped local land use for generations.