2023 Map of Gunnison

About this map

Gunnison and its neighboring agricultural communities are defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering designed to manage the waters of the San Pitch River and Sevier River. The landscape is etched with historical waterworks, including the Gunnison Fayette Canal, Larson Ditch, and the South Extension Old Field Canal, which support the settlements of Fayette, Centerfield, and Christianburg. This system illustrates the vital role of water management in sustaining these high-desert townships. To the east, the San Pitch Mountains rise sharply, featuring distinctive landforms like The Caterpillar and Chalk Hill. For genealogists, the map identifies specific local landmarks such as the Fayette Cem and Gunnison Cem, alongside the Fayette Spring and the Po in downtown Gunnison. The transition from the rugged Antelope Valley to the organized grid of the town sites highlights the deliberate settlement patterns of Sanpete County.