High-resolution JPG originals for this Moffat County Map page are available as a single ZIP download below. Moffat County covers a broad stretch of northwestern Colorado where Craig, long highway corridors, river valleys, plateaus, and rugged western canyons sit within the same county. The maps help readers locate Craig, Maybell, and Dinosaur, follow US 40 and other major roads, trace the Yampa, Green, and Little Snake rivers, and compare low river corridors with much higher uplands.
Craig is the easiest starting point for orientation because it sits in the eastern part of the county where several important roads meet. US 40 runs west toward Maybell, while Colorado 13 heads north from the Craig area. Farther west, named settlements become fewer and the map is increasingly defined by long roads, streams, canyons, and open terrain. The city map simplifies that pattern even further by highlighting Craig in the east and Dinosaur near the county’s southwestern edge.
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Craig and US 40 provide the clearest starting points for a very large county
On the general county map, Craig is the most prominent community and the main road reference point. US 40 crosses the area from east to west, and Colorado 13 extends north from Craig. Following US 40 west brings the map to Maybell, where Highway 318 branches toward the northwest. Maybell is not ranked as a major city on the separate city map, but it is clearly labeled on the county map and serves as a useful reference for the western half of Moffat County.
The road network becomes more widely spaced away from Craig. Routes numbered 10, 17, 21, 75, and others appear among a mix of valleys, uplands, and drainage lines. Instead of a dense urban street pattern, much of the county is shown with long roads connecting widely separated areas. That contrast makes the map useful for understanding why a short-looking distance on the page can still cross a large and varied landscape.
The county’s official government website provides road, land-use, and public-service information, while local tourism material identifies Craig as the county seat. The map reflects that central role: roads and settlement labels are concentrated around Craig, while western portions of the county have fewer towns and much more open terrain. This makes the general map a better choice than the city map when the goal is to locate Maybell, smaller roads, or the broader route pattern.
The city map reduces Moffat County to Craig and Dinosaur
The supplied city map ranks two major communities. Craig is listed first with an index value of 8,991, and Dinosaur is listed second with 507. Those numbers are values printed on the provided map and should not be treated as current official population estimates without checking a current demographic source. The important geographic point is their placement: Craig is near the eastern side of the county, while Dinosaur sits near the far southwestern corner.
Seeing those two communities on the same page shows the county’s long east-west extent more clearly than a list of names would. Maybell and other smaller places are better located on the general county map, so the city map should be used as a quick settlement overview rather than a complete list of communities. Starting with Craig and Dinosaur, then switching back to the county map for roads and smaller place names, gives a much fuller picture.
Dinosaur is also closely associated with the Colorado side of Dinosaur National Monument. The National Park Service lists its Canyon Visitor Center in Dinosaur, Colorado and describes the monument’s Green and Yampa river canyons as major features of the park. Locating Dinosaur on the city map and then moving to the terrain-and-water map helps connect the town with the much larger river-and-canyon landscape to the west.
The Yampa, Green, and Little Snake rivers organize much of the western landscape
The terrain-and-water map makes the county’s major drainage lines easier to follow. The Yampa River curves through the southern and southwestern part of the county, while the Green River is labeled along the far western canyon country. These are not minor local streams: they are major rivers that help define the terrain around Dinosaur National Monument, where the National Park Service highlights both river canyons as part of the protected landscape.
Farther north and east, the Little Snake River crosses a broad central area, and Vermillion Creek is labeled in the northwest. Fortification Creek and Willow Creek appear in the eastern part of the county. The map also shows smaller water bodies such as Martin Cull Reservoir, Freeman Reservoir, Ovo Reservoir, Ponca Lake, Hog Lake, and Dry Lake Reservoir. Together they show that water features are spread across several separate valleys and basins rather than concentrated along a single river.
This map is intended for geographic reference, not for flood-zone, depth, water-quality, property-boundary, or navigation decisions. Remote western canyons and back roads can also have seasonal access conditions that are not represented on a static county map. Anyone planning field travel should check current information from the relevant land or road management agency.
Elevation ranges from about 1,532 to 3,303 meters across valleys and uplands
The elevation map gives an actual county range of roughly 1,532 to 3,303 meters, with a mean near 2,048 meters. That span of more than 1,700 meters explains why Moffat County can contain broad lower river corridors and much higher uplands within one boundary. Lower terrain appears in green along major valleys, while yellow and brown colors mark higher ground along the northwestern, eastern, and southern margins.
Craig lies in a comparatively moderate part of the county rather than in its highest terrain. To the west, the Yampa and Green rivers occupy lower corridors cut into rugged country, while higher plateaus and ridges rise around them. The Little Snake River also follows a lower band through the central part of the county. Comparing this map with the water map makes the relationship between major rivers and lower terrain much easier to see.
The elevation surface is useful for county-scale comparison, not for survey or engineering measurements at a specific property or road site. Construction, design, parcel work, and precise elevation checks require authoritative source data or professional surveying. For general map reading, however, the color changes make it easy to compare the Craig area, major river valleys, and higher outer sections of the county.
Choose the map that matches the question you are trying to answer
Use the general county map when you need Craig, Maybell, US 40, Colorado 13, Highway 318, and smaller numbered roads on the same page. The city map is the fastest way to compare the locations of Craig and Dinosaur. The terrain-and-water map is best for the Yampa, Green, and Little Snake rivers, tributary creeks, lakes, and reservoirs. The elevation map adds the large difference between low river corridors and higher plateaus and ridges.
The WebP images on this page are convenient for quick viewing, while the original JPG files are better for enlarging, printing, or keeping offline. The ZIP below contains the high-resolution JPG originals for the general county map, city map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map. Each JPG is 3,638 × 2,572 pixels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find Maybell even though the city map only ranks Craig and Dinosaur?
Yes. Maybell is clearly labeled on the general county map even though it is not one of the two ranked communities on the city map. The county map also shows US 40, Highway 318, and nearby local roads, making it the better choice when you need Maybell and western road connections.
Which map is best for the Yampa and Green rivers?
The terrain-and-water map is the most useful choice. It shows the Yampa and Green rivers together with the Little Snake River, Vermillion Creek, Fortification Creek, and several lakes and reservoirs. It is a location reference, however, and should not be used as a flood, depth, navigation, or water-quality map.
Can the 1,532–3,303 meter elevation range be used for surveying?
No. The elevation map is designed to compare broad differences between lower river corridors and higher terrain across Moffat County. Surveying, construction, road design, and parcel-level work require authoritative elevation datasets or professional field measurements.
Map File Information
The ZIP contains the high-resolution JPG originals used for the Moffat County general map, city map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map.
- Included Files: 4 high-resolution JPG maps
- Printable Size: 3,638 × 2,572 pixels per JPG
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Sources and references
- Moffat County official website – official county information on government, roads, land use, and public services.
- Visit Moffat County – Craig – local tourism information identifying Craig as the county seat.
- Dinosaur National Monument, National Park Service – official information on the Colorado side of the monument and the Green and Yampa river canyons.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – authoritative reference for county boundaries, roads, and geographic names.
- USGS National Hydrography – authoritative hydrography reference for rivers, creeks, lakes, and reservoirs.
- USGS 3D Elevation Program – authoritative elevation and terrain data reference.
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