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1955 Map of Black Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison dominates this West Slope landscape, where the Gunnison River carves a deep path through the plateau country south of Hotchkiss. The 1950s topography reveals a complex network of ridgelines and water management systems, including the Scenic Mesa Ditch and Fruitland Mesa Ditch, which were essential for bringing water to high agricultural benches. On Fruitland Mesa, the land is marked by small-scale irrigation and a Landing Strip, while the surrounding terrain is deeply dissected by drainage systems like Long Gulch and Red Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain