2014 Map of Westwater

About this map

The Colorado River carves through the heart of this high-desert landscape on the border of Grand County, Utah, and Mesa County, Colorado. The settlement of Westwater sits at a critical bend in the river, serving as a gateway to the dramatic river geography of Westwater Canyon and Ruby Canyon. This 2014 survey documents the complex drainage network of the region, where the Little Dolores River joins from the east and Bitter Cr flows from the north. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevated formations, including Snyder Mesa, Wrigley Mesa, and Long Mesa, which dictate the sparse road network. Access to the water is notably marked by Boat Launch Rd, reflecting the river's role as a primary corridor through this otherwise formidable canyon country. Farther south, the geography transitions toward Kings Canyon, illustrating the transition from open mesas to deep river-carved drainages.