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2013 Map of Cedaredge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cedaredge serves as the focal point of this 2013 survey, situated at the base of the massive volcanic plateau of Grand Mesa. The landscape is defined by its sophisticated irrigation network, necessary for the region's agricultural vitality. An intricate system of ditches and aqueducts, including the Orchard City Aqueduct, Granby Ditch, and Big Ditch, divert water from the high mesas to the orchards and fields below. This reliance on water management is evident in the naming of local features like Cedar Mesa Ditch and Alfalfa Ditch.

The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Grand Mesa National Forest, featuring the Blue Grouse Trl. Smaller outposts and crossroads like Brimstone Corner, Colby, and the Mesawood Airpark dot the terrain between the high mesa and the town center. Local history is anchored at the Cedaredge Cem, while geographical landmarks such as Bluenose Mesa and Happy Hollow Gulch provide a clear view of the area's distinctive topography and drainage patterns.