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1965 Map of Woods Canyon

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Woods Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Numerous Indian Ruins are identified across this mid-1960s landscape, indicating the significant archaeological density of this portion of Montezuma County. The terrain is defined by a series of deep, branching drainages including Woods Canyon, Sandstone Canyon, and Burro Canyon, which converge toward the prominent Yellow Jacket Canyon. This complex canyon system dictated the movement and settlement of both ancient peoples and mid-century arrivals.

Evidence of more modern activity appears on the mesa tops and canyon floors, where a handful of Oil Wells and a Drill Hole point to early-stage resource exploration. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the presence of Mogul Lake and various spring-fed drainages like Spring Canyon highlight the critical role of water management in this arid environment. Significant landmarks like Goodman Point and Big Point offer a clear view of the high-elevation topography before modern development reached this sector of Colorado.