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2023 Map of Ruin Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ruin Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The border between Dolores and Montezuma counties cuts through this modern survey of the high desert plateau. The landscape is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including the prominent Ruin Canyon and the neighboring Hovenweep Canyon, reflecting the ancient geological and cultural importance of this arid region. Near the northeastern corner of the map, Sylvan Cem provides a point of interest for genealogists tracking early settlers of the Four Corners area.

A network of local routes like Co RD CC and Co RD 8 crisscrosses the mesas between the incisions of Cow Canyon and Cross Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Sego Point and the isolated rise known as The Island offer distinct navigational markers. Evidence of vital water sources in this dry environment is present at Cross Canyon Spring, while contemporary paths like Grandpa's Trl indicate more recent human activity across the township sections.