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2010 Map of Lazear

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Lazear and the agricultural lands of Rogers Mesa occupy this high-elevation landscape where the North Fork Gunnison River meets the Gunnison River. The area is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure essential for mesa farming, including the Oasis Ditch, Fire Mountain Canal, and Durkee Ditch. These water systems supported a community centered around local institutions like the Rogers Mesa Community House and the Lazear Post Office.

Resource extraction and specialized agriculture define the local economy, evidenced by the Sulphur Mine and Gunnison Forks Mine near the river confluence. To the east, the Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery and Rainbow Run Trout Farm utilize the area's water resources. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous gulches such as Stingley Gulch and Allen Gulch, leading down to the dramatic northern reaches of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Smaller private airstrips, including Redlands Airport and Shipman Ranch Airport, underscore the logistical needs of these widespread mesa settlements.