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2011 Map of Shoshone

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shoshone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through this Garfield County corridor, where modern infrastructure meets geological landmarks. Hydroelectric and water management are central to the landscape, anchored by the Shoshone Dam near the settlement of Shoshone and the larger Consolidated Reservoir to the southeast. The map highlights significant natural features along the canyon walls, including the renowned Hanging Lake and Bridal Veil Falls, as well as the subterranean Hubbard Cave.

Evidence of early 20th-century habitation persists at the Hopkins Homestead and small railway-aligned points like Allen and Higby. The geography is defined by a network of steep drainages such as Devils Hole Canyon, Wagon Gulch, and Deadmans Gulch, which feed into the primary river valley. These features illustrate the area's dual character as a vital transportation and utility artery and a preserved natural environment.