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2013 Map of Colorado National Monument

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Colorado National Monument
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Independence Monument and the dramatic vertical relief of the Colorado National Monument dominate this landscape, showcasing a complex network of geological features. The terrain is defined by deep incisions such as No Thoroughfare Canyon, Ute Canyon, and Wedding Canyon, which separate high plateaus like Monument Mesa. This 2013 survey illustrates the intersection of natural monuments and human infrastructure, where the Colorado River corridor supports the settlement of Rhone and the growing residential footprint of Redlands.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Redlands First Lift Canal and various irrigation works including the Independent Ranchmens Ditch. To the south, the higher elevations near Glade Park feature the Glade Park Cem and the Pinyon Airport, providing a clear view of how land use shifts from the protected monument lands to the agricultural and residential fringes of the Grand Valley.