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2016 Map of Tanner Mesa

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Tanner Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mancos Canyon and its complex network of mesas and draws dominate this southwestern Colorado landscape. The Mancos River winds through the southern reaches of the quadrangle, flanked by the elevated plateau of Tanner Mesa and the nearby Tanner Reservoir. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward the iconic Mesa Verde and the Mesa Verde West Rim, revealing a topography defined by erosion and water-carved features like West Chimney Rock Draw and the prominent Chimney Rock.

Transport through this isolated region is primarily facilitated by Mancos Canyon Rd and Indian Rte 220, which navigate the deep valleys between Short Mesa and Cowboy Mesa. The presence of Wing Spring and Navajo Wash highlights the critical role of water sources in this arid environment. This 2016 survey provides a precise modern baseline for studying the geographic features and tribal land routes within Montezuma County.