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2010 Map of Colorado National Monument

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Independence Monument and the spire of Saddlehorn anchor this high-desert landscape, where the plateau of Monument Mesa drops sharply into a complex system of canyons. The map documents the intricate water management required for this arid region, showing the Redlands First Lift Canal and Redlands Second Lift Canal serving the community of Redlands. To the northwest, the Colorado River winds past the Fruita Reservoir and Fruita Settling Basin Number 2 Dam, illustrating the vital infrastructure supporting nearby settlements.

Evidence of local history and rural life appears at Glade Park, where the Glade Park Cemetery and Pinyon Airport sit atop the southern highlands. Geologic features with evocative names like Kissing Couple, Pipe Organ, and Devils Kitchen are mapped alongside transit routes such as Railroad Ave and Monument Rd, tracing the balance between the area’s protected natural monuments and its growing residential periphery.