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2013 Map of Montrose East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The city of Montrose serves as the focal point for this 2013 topographic study, illustrating the intensive water management systems required to sustain this Colorado high-desert environment. A complex network of irrigation features, including the Loutsenhizer Canal, South Canal, and the Montrose and Delta Canal, divert water from the Uncompahgre River to support the surrounding agricultural and residential zones. Smaller settlements like Vernal, Fairview, and the elevated Kinikin Heights ring the urban center, connected by a structured grid of roads and laterals.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, such as Cedar Cem, Button Cem, and Uncompahgre Memorial Gardens. To the east, the terrain transitions into the distinct landforms of Montrose Arroyo and Dolores Canyon, where the landscape becomes more dissected. The map also documents community spaces including the Montrose County Fairgrounds and the Montrose Golf Course, reflecting the modern development of the Uncompahgre Valley.