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2013 Map of Cathedral Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cathedral Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cathedral Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this 2013 survey of Montrose County, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by the complex water management systems of the Western Slope. The map details an intricate network of irrigation channels, including the Fruitland Mesa Ditch, Cattlemans Ditch, and Crystal Valley Ditch, which redirect water from alpine sources like Crystal Cr and Alkali Cr to support the region's agricultural interests.

Large-scale public lands dominate the territory, with the Gunnison National Forest covering the eastern and central portions, while the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area occupy the southwestern corner. This intersection of conservation and utility is visible in the placement of the Onion Valley Reservoir and Gould Reservoir near Onion Valley, contrasting with the steep, protected drainages of Spring Gulch and Pool Gulch along the Gunnison River.