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2010 Map of Cerro Summit

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cerro Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lujane and the surrounding high-country mesas anchor this 2010 study of the landscape east of Montrose. The area's complex water management system is prominently displayed, featuring the engineering of the Gunnison Tunnel and its West Portal, alongside an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure such as the Vernal Mesa Ditch and Hairpin Ditch. These systems support agriculture across the tiered terrain of Upper Bostwick Park and Poverty Mesa.

Topographic highlights center on the Cerro Summit pass and the heights of Waterdog Peak, providing a clear view of how early transportation routes and water rights shaped the development of Kinikin Heights and the small settlement at Cedar Creek. Local landmarks like the Cerro Dam and Montrose Reservoir illustrate the mid-elevation storage essential for the region's ranching and homesteading history.