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2011 Map of Wallace Ranch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wallace Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Dolores River winds through this section of Montezuma County, where ranching and resource management define the high-country landscape. Irrigation and livestock watering are central to the area's development, evidenced by an extensive network of small catchments including Fivemile Reservoir, Taylor Mesa Reservoir, and Spring Creek Point Reservoir. These water sources support operations at Wallace Ranch and Circle K Ranch, while the Turkey Creek Ditch indicates the engineering required to manage seasonal flows in this semi-arid environment.

Mineral history is visible at the Missouri Girl Mine and the Dolores River Placer, reflecting the persistent search for gold and other minerals along the riverbanks. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous draws and gulches, such as Negro Draw and Priest Gulch, which serve as natural corridors for transit and recreation. The Lost Canyon Stock Dr further highlights the area's historical reliance on seasonal grazing and the movement of livestock across the mesa.