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2022 Map of Tanner Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mancos River carves through the heart of this high-desert landscape, creating the deep Mancos Canyon that separates the massive Mesa Verde upland to the north from the broad expanse of Tanner Mesa to the south. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts and prominent landmarks like Chimney Rock, which stands as a sentinel overlooking the intersection of Chimney Rock Draw and the river valley.

Modern infrastructure in this region is sparse, consisting primarily of access routes like Mancos Canyon Rd and specialized agricultural or tribal roads such as Ute Farm Rd and Indian Rte 220. These tracks follow the natural contours of the canyon floors and mesa tops, linking scattered water resources like Wing Spring and Tanner Reservoir. The map illustrates a complex network of drainage systems, including Navajo Wash and West Chimney Rock Draw, highlighting the geological processes that continue to shape this corner of Montezuma County.