2013 Map of Gunnison

About this map

Gunnison sits at the confluence of the Gunnison River and Tomichi Creek, serving as a high-altitude hub for education and aviation in the early 21st century. The town is anchored by the campus of Western State Colorado University on its eastern edge and the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport to the south. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, including the Gunnison Highline Canal and various irrigation ditches like the May Bohm Ditch and Lone Pine Ditch, which support local agriculture and ranching operations such as Thornton Ranch. Surrounding the valley floor are numerous gulches and prominent landforms, most notably Tenderfoot Mountain which overlooks the city. Historical sites are preserved at Palisade Cem and Gunnison Cem, while the Gunnison County Fairgrounds serves as a center for community gatherings and regional events.