2011 Map of Dallas

About this map

The Uncompahgre River valley dominates this portion of the western slope, where the small settlement of Dallas serves as a local landmark. A complex network of water management features, including the Alkali Ditch Number 1 and Alkali Ditch Number 2, reveals the region's historical reliance on irrigation to support local agriculture and industry. Mining history is preserved on the landscape at the Uncompahgre Placer Mine and the Fortuna Mine, reflecting the mineral extraction that helped shape the county. Significant water bodies like Ridgeway Reservoir and Victor Reservoir are prominent, while the Ouray County Fairground marks a center for community gathering. To the southeast, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with features like Ramshorn Ridge and various gulches such as Bear Gulch, while natural geothermal activity is represented by the Orvis Hot Spring.