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2013 Map of Roc Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Roc Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pace Ranch sits near the western edge of this Colorado landscape, where the high-desert topography of Mesa and Montrose counties is defined by dramatic elevation changes. Much of the terrain is protected within the Manti-Lasal National Forest, characterized by prominent features like Sewemup Mesa and the deep incisions of Sunrise Canyon. The drainage network is anchored by the Dolores River in the northeast, while Roc Cr and W Paradox Cr carve through the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Transportation through this high-country environment relies on routes like Co-141 and the winding Geyser Pass Rd. The map reveals a transition from the broad, flat expanses of Paradox Valley and Carpenter Flats to the narrow corridors of Linscott Canyon and Garvey Gulch. These landforms highlight the complex geological structure that historically dictated the placement of ranching outposts and primitive mountain roads.