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2011 Map of Glenwood Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Glenwood Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River defines the layout of Glenwood Springs, where the city's residential and commercial streets follow the sharp contours of the river valleys. The town is flanked by dramatic elevations, notably Lookout Mountain to the east and Windy Point to the north. Transportation and utility infrastructure are prominent, with the Atkinson Canal and Glenwood Ditch tracing the lower slopes, while the Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport serves the southern end of the valley near Cardiff.

Industrial activity remains visible through the Strong Mine and the Glenwood Lime Quarry, illustrating the area's continued reliance on local geological resources. To the west, the settlement of Funston sits near the Glenwood Springs Fish Hatchery, while the community of No Name is positioned where No Name Creek enters the Glenwood Canyon. This 2011 survey documents a modern mountain community balancing its role as a regional hub with the constraints of its steep, canyon-carved geography.