2020 Map of Westwater

About this map

The Colorado River carves through the heart of this landscape, marking the rugged transition between the Grand Valley and the high desert plateaus of the Utah-Colorado border. Near the settlement of Westwater, the river enters the dramatic narrows of Ruby Canyon, a key corridor for both natural drainage and modern transport. The map reveals a network of high-elevation features such as Western Mesa, Wrigley Mesa, and Snyder Mesa, which define the verticality of the terrain. To the south, the Little Dolores River and Kings Canyon provide deep relief to the plateau surface. Access to the river is noted via Boat Launch Rd and Westwater Ranch Rd, highlighting the area's importance for river transit and ranching. The border between Grand County, Utah, and Mesa County, Colorado, splits the survey, documenting how political boundaries bisect this contiguous geologic environment.