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1965 Map of Grand View Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Crawford Mesa and the expansive plateaus of western Colorado define this 1960s landscape, where complex irrigation networks supported high-altitude agriculture. The map documents an intricate system of water management essential for life on the mesas, featuring the Grand View Mesa Ditch, Clipper Ditch, and the Fruitland Mesa Canal. These man-made watercourses wind across the terrain above the deep incision of Smith Fork, illustrating the engineering efforts required to settle the land between Grand Mesa and Fruitland Mesa. Evidence of local infrastructure is found in landmarks like the Landing Strip and a Gravel Pit, while the county line between Delta and Montrose counties cuts through the southern half of the quadrangle. The topography is further characterized by numerous named drainages such as Diamond Joe Gulch and Alum Gulch, which feed into the larger canyon systems.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain