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2019 Map of Vermillion Mesa

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Vermillion Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Vermillion Mesa dominates this corner of Northwest Colorado, where the high desert landscape is deeply incised by a network of seasonal drainages. The Vermillion Cr flows through the northwest, while the remainder of the terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like Douglas Draw, Big Bend Draw, and West Boone Draw. These landforms dictate the passage of modern routes such as State Highway 318 and various county roads including County Road 10.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around Hughes Cem, located near the southern edge of Hughes Flat. The reliance on intermittent water sources is evident in the presence of named points like Hughes Spring, Willow Spring, and Loomis Spring. This survey provides a modern look at the land division and natural topography of the Great Divide region, tracing the intersection of varied draws like Langley Draw and Conway Draw near Dry Knob.