2022 Map of Uravan

About this map

The settlement of Uravan sits at a narrow point of the San Miguel River valley, surrounded by the high, flat-topped terrain of Spring Creek Mesa and Wild Cow Mesa. This 2022 survey documents a landscape defined by deep incisions and high ridges, including the prominent Sawtooth Ridge and the broad Paradox Valley to the south. Historically significant for its industrial heritage, the area's geography is marked by numerous canyons such as Coal Canyon and Box Canyon, alongside water sources like Horsethief Spring. Local access is maintained through a network of secondary roads including ee22 RD and V19 Road Trl, which navigate the complex elevation changes between the river basin and the surrounding parks, such as Third Park and Second Park. The drainage patterns of Tabeguache Cr and Spring Cr further illustrate the rugged hydrological network that has shaped the human and natural history of this Montrose County region.