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2013 Map of Secret Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Dolores River carves a massive winding path through the center of this 2013 landscape, defining the deep walls of Dolores Canyon and the surrounding high plateaus. Much of the eastern terrain falls within the San Juan National Forest, where a complex system of livestock-centric water management is evident. Numerous named catchments like Big Water Reservoir Number One and Wild Bill Reservoir Number Eight dot the forest, reflecting the essential role of water infrastructure in this arid high-country region.

Along the western rim, a network of county roads including Co RD 10 and Co RD 9 provides access to the canyon's edge. Notable viewpoints such as the Dolores Canyon Overlook Picnic Area and Mountain Sheep Point highlight the scale of the canyon system. To the south, the topography transitions into a series of smaller drainages, including Secret Canyon and Cross Canyon, showcasing the intricate erosional patterns characteristic of the Colorado Plateau.