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2022 Map of Shoshone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Glenwood Canyon carves a deep path through the White River National Forest, where the Colorado River follows a sharp, winding course. This vertical landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, featuring the celebrated Hanging Lake and the nearby Bridal Veil Falls along the steep canyon walls. The surrounding plateau is etched with a complex network of drainages such as Wagon Gulch and Deadmans Gulch, revealing a topography that has dictated transit and water management for decades.

Evidence of high-altitude water infrastructure is prominent, from the Hopkins Reservoir to Ralston Reservoir Number 1 and various stock tanks like Bouller Tank. For those studying the subterranean or the secluded, the map identifies Hubbard Cave and remote corridors like Devils Hole Canyon. The contrast between the river-level transportation corridor and the isolated basins of Spring Valley highlights the distinct elevation zones of this Garfield County terrain.