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2022 Map of Plug Hat Rock

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Plug Hat Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument defines the southern portion of this landscape, where the plateau drops toward Bull Canyon and Sand Spring Wash. The terrain is characterized by a series of high ridges and deep drainages, including the prominent Buckwater Ridge and Buckwater Draw. Several vital water sources are documented across this arid region, such as Bearwater Spring and a series of numbered outlets like Blue Mountain Spring Number 2.

A network of local roads, including Co RD 16 and Co RD 165, provides access to the high country near K Point and the namesake Plug Hat Rock. This survey preserves the exact locations of these landmarks and trails, including the Plug Hat Trl, during the early 21st century. The map also detail seasonal watercourses like Meadow Cr and Dripping Rock Cr as they cut through the various sections of the Colorado high desert.