The Mancos River carves a path through this corner of La Plata County, defining a landscape of high tablelands and deep drainages. To the north, the elevation is anchored by Weber Mountain, while the western edge is dominated by the broad expanse of Big Mesa and the sharp drop-off of the East Rim. This terrain is characterized by a series of parallel canyons, including Weber Canyon, Trail Canyon, and Horse Canyon, which create a complex system of natural corridors through the mesa country.
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1895 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Soda Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Red Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Soda Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Cortez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000