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2016 Map of Uravan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The San Miguel River carves a deep path through this Montrose County landscape, defining the topography of the Uravan area. Historically significant for its uranium and vanadium industrial past, the settlement is positioned near the junction of major drainages including Tabeguache Cr and Spring Cr. The map reveals a complex system of plateaus and depressions, most notably the wide Paradox Valley to the south and the high elevations of Wild Cow Mesa and Long Mesa.

Surface water is a vital element here, represented by Horsethief Spring and the seasonal flows of E Paradox Cr. The rugged canyons, such as Hieroglyphic Canyon and Box Canyon, illustrate the erosional forces that have shaped the western Colorado plateau. A network of local routes like v19 RD and ee22 RD provides access to the various parks and mesas, including Long Park and Third Park, which dot the upland terrain.