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2019 Map of Wagon Track Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado River carves through the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking the entrance to De Beque Canyon near the settlement of Akin. This rugged geography is defined by a series of prominent high points and erosional features, including Twin Peaks, Pyramid Rock, and Castle Rock. The map illustrates a complex drainage network where Sulphur Gulch and White Sage Draw descend from the surrounding heights toward the river valley.

Transport and water management infrastructure reflect the area's utility, visible in the Roan Creek Reservoir Ditch and the winding 2/10 RD. Significant landforms such as Wagon Track Ridge, South Shale Ridge, and Bunkwater Ridge dominate the central and southern portions of the quadrangle, which straddles the boundary between Garfield Co and Mesa Co. The terrain is characterized by deep incisions like Horseshoe Canyon and Jackson Canyon, showcasing the dramatic geological relief of the region.