2016 Map of Clifton

About this map

Clifton and Fruitvale occupy the heart of this agricultural corridor along the Colorado River, where a complex system of irrigation works transformed the high desert into a productive fruit-growing region. The map details the intricate network of water management essential to the area's development, including the Government Highline Canal, Grand Valley Canal, and Price Ditch. Near the community of Palisade, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem stands as a local landmark above the river valley. To the south, Orchard Mesa is defined by its own dedicated water systems like Orchard Mesa Canal Number 1, illustrating the intensive land use that historically supported the Grand Valley's famous orchards. This survey captures the suburban expansion of Grand Junction into established rural tracts like Pear Park and Highland Park during the early 21st century.