2022 Map of Badger Wash

About this map

The Grand Valley landscape of western Colorado is defined by a complex network of irrigation and drainage, anchored by the Government Highline Canal. This 2022 survey captures the arid terrain where Mesa and Garfield counties meet, showing a transition from the dissected uplands of Prairie Canyon to the managed agricultural lands below. The map details an extensive grid of section-line roads, such as 9 25/100 RD and Govt Canal Rd, which provide access to the various washes and creeks that feed the basin. Water management is the primary human imprint here, with W Salt Cr and Badger Wash winding through the topography, occasionally intersected by recreational or access routes like the 100 Trl. These features illustrate the intersection of historical water rights and modern land management in this high-desert environment.