2016 Map of Basalt

About this map

The Roaring Fork River and Fryingpan River converge near the town of Basalt, creating a focal point for settlement and transportation along the valley floor. In the mid-2010s, the landscape reflects a mixture of long-standing agricultural infrastructure and modern recreation. Established irrigation systems like the Home Supply Ditch, Arbaney Ditch, and Kester Ditch continue to mark the valley, while the Rio Grande Trail follows the path of former rail transit. Smaller named locales such as Hooks, Emma, and Wingo are situated along the primary river corridor, contrasted by the steep ascent toward McCartney Mesa and the White River National Forest. Genealogists may find interest in the location of Fairview Cem on the northeastern edge of the settlement area. Higher elevations to the southwest include Dinkle Lake and the Buzzard Basin Trail, highlighting the transition from riverfront life to high-country wilderness.