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2011 Map of Red Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Red Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations dominate this corner of Mesa County where the Dolores River and San Miguel River converge. The landscape is defined by massive plateau structures such as Lone Tree Mesa, Blue Mesa, and Martin Mesa, punctuated by a high density of uranium and radium claims. Significant concentrations of these operations are found within Red Canyon and Beehive Canyon, including the Radium King Mine and Red Rock Number 5 Mine.

The complex network of resource extraction is evidenced by scattered sites like the Cliff Dweller Mine, Adak Mine, and Golden Cycle Mine. These mining claims are interconnected by a system of primitive roads like Geyser Pass Rd, which navigate the steep descents from Atkinson Mesa and Carpenter Flats toward the river valleys. This map provides a detailed view of the industrial footprint in a remote canyon landscape.