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2019 Map of Tanks Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tanks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The northern reaches of Dinosaur National Monument dominate this high-desert terrain, where the Yampa River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of Moffat County. This landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, featuring distinct formations like Cleopatras Couch and Schoonover Buttes. Historically significant corridors such as the Bull Canyon Trail and Co RD 14n provide access to remote areas like Bull Park and the Harding Hole Overlook.

Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the presence of Deer Reservoir and several vital watering points including Marthas Spring, Serviceberry Spring, and Mantle Spring. The map documents a complex drainage network consisting of Serviceberry Draw, Milhelm Draw, and Mud Springs Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the primary river valley. These features illustrate the essential relationship between reliable water sources and land use in the high Colorado plateaus.