2019 Map of Cedaredge

About this map

The town of Cedaredge serves as the gateway to the southern slopes of the massive flat-topped Grand Mesa during the late 2010s. This agricultural and forest landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems necessary for high-altitude orchard and ranching operations, including the Orchard City Aqueduct, Highline Ditch, and Cedar Run Ditch. The geography transitions from the residential streets of Cedaredge and the smaller settlement of Colby into the protected lands of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Transportation routes like the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway and State Hwy 65 provide access to higher elevations, passing landmarks such as Mesawood Airpark and Bluenose Mesa. Researchers can trace the path of numerous watercourses like Surface Cr and Ward Cr as they flow toward Harts Basin, illustrating the vital connection between natural hydrology and local development.