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2019 Map of Montrose West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Montrose West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The city of Montrose sits at the northeastern edge of this Colorado survey, serving as a hub where the Uncompahgre River meets an extensive network of irrigation canals. The transition from the urban grid of the Montrose County Justice Center to the agricultural expanse of Oak Grove reveals a landscape defined by water management. Essential waterways like the Shavano Valley Ditch, Montrose and Delta Canal, and C Canal carve through the terrain, supporting the farms and ranches below the flanking heights of Spring Creek Mesa and Franklin Mesa.

Deep canyons and draws, including Lindsay Canyon and Linscott Canyon, break the western plateau, illustrating the dramatic relief of the Shavano Valley. Aviation infrastructure is prominent with both the Montrose Regional Airport and the smaller Ranger Ranch Airport shown. Local history and recreation are marked by sites such as Grandview Cem and the Uncompahgre Riverway Trail, which traces the river's path through the valley floor.