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2022 Map of Trail Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mesa Verde National Park anchors the northwestern portion of this landscape, where the high elevations of Mesa Verde and the East Rim drop away into a complex system of drainages. The Mancos River carves a deep path through Mancos Canyon, serving as a primary hydrological feature alongside Lewis Creek and the San Juan Arroyo. The terrain is defined by prominent landforms such as Menefee Mountain and Weber Mountain, which overlook a series of named canyons including Weber Canyon, Trail Canyon, and Horse Canyon.

Water management is evident through features like Upper Reservoir and Harrison Reservoir, supporting the high mesa environments of Lewis Mesa and Big Mesa. The boundary between Montezuma and La Plata Counties traverses the central portion of the map, following the divide between different drainage basins. This area reflects the rugged topography of the Four Corners region, where mesa tops and deep canyons dictated historical access and land use.