2010 Map of Ruby Canyon

About this map

Ruby Canyon serves as the centerpiece of this desert landscape where the Colorado River carves through the sandstone plateaus of Mesa County. The river’s path is marked by distinctive riparian areas like Crow Bottom and Moore Bottom, flanked by high-walled side canyons including Horsethief Canyon and Mee Canyon. This 2010 survey highlights a remote recreational and water-management corridor, featuring the Kokopelli Trl and the water infrastructure of the 6 and 50 Reservoir and its associated 6 and 50 Retention Dam. Geologic landmarks such as the Will Minor Arch and the dark formations at Black Rocks reveal the complex topography that defines Rabbit Valley. The map records a moment where modern trails and interstate travel intersect with ancient drainage systems like Salt Creek and McDonald Creek.