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2016 Map of Gunnison

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gunnison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gunnison serves as the central hub of this high-mountain basin, situated at the significant confluence of the Gunnison River and Tomichi Creek. The 2016 landscape reflects a mix of academic life at Western State Colorado University and essential regional infrastructure like the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Beyond the city grid, the terrain is defined by a complex network of water management, including the Lone Pine Ditch and May Behm Ditch, which support the valley's agricultural heritage amidst the encroaching sagebrush hills.

The map highlights prominent physical landmarks such as Tenderfoot Mountain to the southeast and the distinctive geology of Hartman Rocks to the south. To the west, the Curecanti National Recreation Area begins its reach, while local history is preserved at the Palisade Cemetery and Gunnison Cemetery. Numerous gulches, including Maggie Gulch and Hartman Gulch, carve through the surrounding uplands, illustrating the rugged drainage patterns that dictate the area's development and recreation.