1969 Map of Payne Wash

About this map

Payne Mesa and Timber Ridge dominate this high-desert plateau south of the Colorado River corridor. Recorded in the late 1960s, the landscape is defined by a complex network of deep drainages, including Tommy Dodson Canyon and Jefferson Canyon, which feed into the Dolores River and its smaller counterpart, the Little Dolores River. These waterways provided vital lifelines for ranching and travel in a territory where water sources like Lane Reservoir, Dierich Spring, and Maiden Spring are specifically noted.