2016 Map of Delta

About this map

The confluence of the Gunnison River and Uncompahgre River anchors this study of western Colorado agriculture and infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its mesas, including Garnet Mesa, California Mesa, and Ash Mesa, which are serviced by an intricate network of irrigation features such as the Garnet Canal, Ironstone Canal, and numerous lateral ditches like G H D Lateral. These systems sustain the productive valley around the city of Delta, where the street grid expands from Main St and Grand Ave. Outside the city center, the map documents the rural community of Chipeta and the recreation area at Sweitzer Lake. For genealogists, the map identifies three distinct burial grounds: Delta Cem, Pea Green Cem, and Ash Mesa Cem, providing precise locations for family history research. Transport is dominated by S Main St and the Sky Island Ranch Airport to the northeast, illustrating the region's connection to the broader Western Slope.