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2014 Map of Ray Mesa

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ray Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ray Mesa and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this 2014 survey along the Utah-Colorado border. This intersection of Montrose County and San Juan County is defined by a series of dramatic geographic features within the Manti-Lasal National Forest, where the landscape is carved by deep drainages like Horsethief Canyon and Lion Canyon. The map reveals a network of high mesas, including Hideout Mesa, and distinctive local landmarks such as The Horn.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with La Sal Cr and Twomile Cr cutting through the canyons. The presence of roads like Wray Mesa Rd and Pine Ridge Rd illustrates how cattle ranching and resource management have shaped access to these highlands. For those studying the geography of the borderlands, the map provides precise locations for Spring Canyon and Pole Spring Canyon, documenting the area's complex drainage patterns.