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2013 Map of Wetherill Mesa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wetherill Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mesa Verde National Park protects a complex landscape of deep canyons and prominent mesas in Montezuma County. The dramatic topography of Wetherill Mesa and Chapin Mesa is defined by sheer drops into the East Fork Rock Canyon and Navajo Canyon. The density of named dwellings throughout the area reveals a deeply layered human history, with sites like Long House, Mug House, and Step House built into the cliffs and mesa tops.

Modern infrastructure is limited to access routes like the Wetherill Mesa Rd, which navigates the high ground between canyon systems. The map captures the specialized archaeological focus of the region, identifying specific cultural landmarks such as the Far View House and Kodak House Overlook. Outside the park boundaries, the land transitions toward Sunset Memorial Gardens and the open terrain of the Ute Canyon forks, where seasonal water sources like Horse Springs supported those traversing this arid high desert.