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1964 Map of Secret Canyon

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Secret Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of Dolores County, defining the rugged geography within the San Juan National Forest. The landscape is dominated by steep-walled canyons and prominent overlooks like Mountain Sheep Point and Glade Point, where an Indefinite Boundary traces the rim. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several small impoundments and vital sources, including Wild Horse Reservoir, Baird Reservoir, and Big Water Spring.

Local infrastructure in the mid-1960s was focused on resource extraction and water access, highlighted by the Dove Creek Pumping Sta and a Radio Facility near a Gravel Pit. Several Prospect sites along the canyon rim suggest a history of mineral exploration. For those exploring the backcountry, a Jeep Trail provides access to the Dolores Canyon Overlook Picnic Area, offering a view over the confluence of Secret Canyon and the river valley.