2022 Map of Payne Wash

About this map

Glade Park sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the plateau is deeply incised by complex drainage systems and canyons. The Little Dolores River and Payne Wash cut through the central terrain, defining the local topography alongside prominent features like Payne Mesa and Piñon Mesa. This area is characterized by a network of ranch roads and access routes, such as Masters Ranch Dr and Red CreekRanch Rd, which indicate the enduring agricultural and pastoral use of the land in Mesa County. Significant landmarks including Miracle Rock and the remote Maiden Spring are documented alongside named geographic cuts like Jefferson Canyon and Tommy Dodson Canyon. The presence of Lane Reservoir and smaller tributaries like Dierich Cr and McGinley Cr highlights the vital role of water management in this arid environment, showing the connection between the high ridges of Timber Ridge and the deep canyon floors.