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2013 Map of Lazear

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lazear
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rogers Mesa and its agricultural surroundings characterize this portion of Delta County, where the North Fork Gunnison River carves through a landscape of high plateaus and deep gulches. The settlement of Lazear sits near the river's edge, serving as a hub for the local fishing and farming operations that rely on a complex network of irrigation infrastructure including the Fire Mountain Canal, Oasis Ditch, and Highline Ditch.

Industry and recreation are deeply tied to the waterways, evidenced by the Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery and Rainbow Run Trout Farm located east of Rogers Mesa. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the depths of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the heights of Cedar Mesa and Scenic Mesa. A high density of private airstrips, such as Cridler Field Airport and Flying W Ranch Airport, suggests the importance of aerial access in this dissected western terrain.