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2016 Map of De Beque

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

De Beque serves as the focal point of this Mesa County landscape, where the Colorado River carves its way through the narrow De Beque Canyon. The town's grid is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as Denver Ave, Glennwood Ave, and 5th St, illustrating its position as a gateway between the river valley and the high plateau country. The surrounding terrain is marked by a complex system of water management, visible in the Bluestone Valley Ditch, Larkin Ditch, and the Roan Cr Ditch Number 2, which support the region's agricultural and industrial needs.

Public lands dominate the eastern and southern edges of the map, including portions of the White River National Forest and Grand Mesa National Forest. The geography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the depths of Ashmead Draw and Smith Gulch to the heights of Horsethief Mtn and Samson Mesa. Scattered water bodies like Piute Reservoir and Sunnyside Reservoir provide vital water storage in this semi-arid environment.