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2019 Map of Corcoran Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Corcoran Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Book Cliffs rise sharply in the northeast, creating a dramatic backdrop for the northern reaches of the Grand Valley near Grand Junction. This landscape is defined by its sophisticated irrigation infrastructure, essential for settlement in this arid environment. The Government Highline Canal, the Grand Valley Canal, and the Main Line Grand Valley Canal follow the contours of the valley floor, branching off to support the residential and agricultural blocks below the desert hills.

Modern development is concentrated in the south, where the Grand Junction Regional Airport and suburban expansion near Appleton Dr meet the natural drainage systems of Leach Cr and Indian Wash. Local history is anchored by the Crown Point Cem on the western side of the map, while the higher elevations around Corcoran Point remain largely undeveloped, dominated by rugged washes like Adobe Cr and Hunter Wash that carry seasonal runoff toward the Colorado River valley.