2022 Map of Tanks Peak

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument occupies a significant portion of this high-altitude landscape, where the Yampa River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of northwest Colorado. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, ranging from the river bottom at Harding Hole to the prominent heights of Tanks Peak and Marthas Peak. This modern survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns that feed the river, including Serviceberry Draw and Dry Woman Canyon, as well as the essential water sources like Serviceberry Spring and Marthas Spring that sustain life in this arid environment. The presence of the Yampa Bench Road and several trails, such as the Signature Cave Trl, points to the managed access within the protected federal lands. The map also highlights distinctive landmarks like Cleopatras Couch and Wagon Wheel Point, which likely served as historical navigational markers for early travelers and cattlemen in the Schoonover Pasture area.