2017 Map of Walker Point

About this map

Walker Point and the high plateaus of Grand County define this 2017 survey, where a complex network of canyons and ridges dictates the movement of water and travelers. The landscape is characterized by prominent landmarks such as Steer Ridge and Wagon Road Ridge, indicating a history of livestock grazing and early transit routes through the high desert. Numerous water sources, including Little Mountain Spring, Bolon Spring, and Big Spring, are vital anchors in this arid environment, often serving as the primary markers for human and wildlife activity. Deep drainage systems like Beaver Canyon, Jennie Canyon, and Horse Canyon carve through the terrain, while Weaver Reservoir provides a rare point of collected water in the southern portion of the quadrangle. This map documents a region where names like Nelson Draw and Burnt Draw reflect the practicalities of western land use.