2010 Map of Clifton

About this map

Clifton and the surrounding suburban developments of Fruitvale and Pear Park dominate the landscape of the Grand Valley in this 2010 study. The intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Government Highline Canal and Orchard Mesa Canal Number 1, reveals how water management transformed the high desert into the productive agricultural zones of East Orchard Mesa and Central Orchard Mesa. This map highlights a modern transition where residential expansion meets established ranching and orchard lands, anchored by the Colorado River and the high peaks of Mount Garfield and Mount Lincoln to the north. Local history is grounded at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery near Bridges Switch, while the grid-based road system, featuring labels like B Rd and 33 Rd, illustrates the methodical settlement patterns typical of this Colorado region.