2022 Map of Grand Junction

About this map

The confluence of the Colorado River and the Gunnison River defines the landscape of Grand Junction, where the high desert meets a complex network of historic irrigation. A cluster of significant cemeteries, including the Potter's Field Historical Cem and the Masonic Cem, occupies the high ground south of the river bend, reflecting generations of local history. To the west, the transition into the Colorado National Monument is marked by a sudden ascent into red rock terrain, accessed by a dense network of trails such as No Thoroughfare Canyon and The Redlands. The map details the region's heavy reliance on water engineering, tracing the paths of the Government Highline Canal and the Orchard Mesa Canal Number 1 through the outlying settlements of Appleton, Orchard Mesa, and Rosevale. This modern survey captures a high-desert city balancing its role as a regional educational hub, home to Colorado Mesa University, with its agricultural roots in the Grand Valley.