2010 Map of Corcoran Point

About this map

The arid high-desert landscape of Mesa County is defined here by a series of north-south drainage washes and the critical irrigation infrastructure that sustains the valley below. The Government Highline Canal and Grand Valley Canal cut across the southern portion of the map, illustrating the engineering required to bring water from the Colorado River to the agricultural lands near Grand Junction. Along the higher elevations to the northeast, several coal mining operations are noted, including the Corcoran Mine, Thomas Mine, and the Farmers Number Two Mine, highlighting the area's industrial history.