2019 Map of De Beque

About this map

De Beque sits at the northern end of its namesake De Beque Canyon, serving as a focal point where the Colorado River meets a complex network of agricultural irrigation and high desert terrain. This 2019 survey illustrates the vital water management infrastructure supporting the region, from the Bluestone Valley Ditch and Larkin Ditch to the Roan Cr Ditch Number 2. The landscape transitions from the river valley floor to the protected elevations of the White River National Forest and Grand Mesa National Forest. Geologic and topographic features such as Horsethief Mtn, Samson Mesa, and Ashmead Draw frame the settlement, while the presence of the De Beque Reservoir and Sunnyside Reservoir highlight the continued importance of water storage in this Mesa County corridor.