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2013 Map of Naturita

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Naturita and the surrounding uranium-era settlements of Vancorum, West Vancorum, and East Vancorum sit along the winding San Miguel River in this western Colorado survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river valley and high mesa country, with Naturita Ridge and Sawtooth Ridge flanking the town. Local water management is evident in the network of irrigation channels like the Reed-Chatfield Ditch and Parkway Ditch that draw from the river to support the arid plateau.

The map details the local infrastructure of the early 21st century, including Hopkins Field Airport and several major canyon systems such as Naturita Canyon and Broad Canyon. The boundary between Montrose Co and San Miguel Co bisects the southern portion of the quadrangle, crossing high desert draws like Wickson Draw and Long Draw. The street grid of Naturita is clearly visible, centered around the intersection of W Main St and Adams St, showing the town's role as a regional crossroads.