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2010 Map of Grizzly Ridge

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Grizzly Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fruitland Mesa and the surrounding high plateaus define this landscape, where the deeply carved path of the Gunnison River creates a dramatic series of overlooks and geologic formations. This 2010 survey shows the intricate water management system necessary for this environment, featuring the Vernal Mesa Ditch, East Lateral, and the significant engineering of the River Portal Tunnel near East Portal.

The map identifies numerous named overlooks that serve as vantage points over the canyon, including Chasm View, Dragon Point, and Pulpit Rock Overlook. To the south, the terrain levels out into the agricultural and ranching area of Bostwick Park near Orchard Corner. This intersection of high-desert mesas, complex water infrastructure, and the sheer drops of the Gunnison River canyon illustrates the region's historical reliance on irrigation to sustain settlements like Fruitland Mesa.