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2016 Map of Crawford

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crawford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Crawford serves as the primary settlement on this Delta County landscape, positioned north of the expansive Fruitland Mesa. The geography is defined by a sophisticated network of early water management features, including the Crawford Clipper Ditch, Grand View Ditch, and the Saddle Mountain Highline Ditch, which redirect flow from sources like Cottonwood Cr and the Clear Fork to support high-altitude agriculture. Near the town site, the Crawford Cem and the Collins Family Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward the Gunnison National Forest, marked by prominent landmarks such as Needle Rock and the twin peaks of N Saddle Peak and S Saddle Peak. In the southern reaches, the smaller community of Maher sits near the crossing of Alkali Cr, while the deep incision of Iron Canyon highlights the area's complex drainage pattern. This survey captures a region where the rugged topography of the Western Slope meets a long-standing tradition of irrigation-dependent ranching and mountain transit.