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2022 Map of Secret Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Secret Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through this Dolores County landscape, anchoring a network of dramatic geological formations. The topography is defined by the sharp incisions of Dolores Canyon and Secret Canyon, creating a complex series of plateaus and drainage systems. This 2022 survey illustrates a landscape of managed water and protected lands, where the San Juan National Forest meets a high-desert environment punctuated by numerous small impoundments. Prominent landmarks such as Mountain Sheep Point and Glade Point offer significant vantage points over the winding canyons below.

Water management is a central theme of the area's development, evidenced by the high density of named reservoirs. From the cluster of the Big Water Reservoir Number One series in the northeast to the Travis Reservoir and Baird Reservoir in the south, these features indicate the critical role of water storage for local ranching or conservation. The map also traces the drainage of seasonal waterways like Monument Cr and Glade Cr, showing how they feed into the primary river system.