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1966 Map of Tanner Mesa

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tanner Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Ute Mountain Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the deep carving of Mancos Canyon and its high-elevation overlooks during the mid-1960s. This survey records a geography where ancient and modern human activity meet, featuring numerous Indian Ruins and a specific Cliff Dwelling tucked into the side of Cowboy Mesa. The Mancos River flows through the center of the sheet, providing a vital water source for the Mancos River Trading Post and the various Corral and livestock structures scattered across the lower plateaus.

Industrial development is visible along the higher ground of Tanner Mesa, where several Oil Wells, a Drill Hole, and a Gaging Sta indicate the region's mid-century energy and water management interests. Significant landmarks like Chimney Rock and Short Mesa stand above the drainage basins of Navajo Wash and North Tanner Canyon, while a lonely Jeep Trail provides the primary access route across the rugged canyon tops near Wing Spring.