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2019 Map of Cathedral Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cathedral Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cathedral Peak stands as a prominent high point in this high-altitude landscape of western Colorado, where managed water systems and rugged geography define the land use. The map illustrates an intricate network of irrigation features designed to move water across the mesas, including the Fruitland Mesa Ditch, Cattlemans Ditch, and Crystal Valley Ditch. These systems support the surrounding valleys while the terrain transitions into the protected wilderness of the Gunnison National Forest.

Evidence of early 21st-century recreation and conservation is clear, with the southern portion of the sheet touching the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Curecanti National Recreation Area. Water storage is centralized at the Gould Reservoir and Bottle Stomp Reservoir, serving as vital resources in a region characterized by deep cuts like Iron Canyon and high plateaus such as Dead Horse Mesa.