2019 Map of New Castle

About this map

The Colorado River corridor defines this portion of Garfield County, where the valley floor transitions into the dramatic geological formations of the Grand Hogback and Coal Ridge. In the town of New Castle, local history is anchored by the High Land Cem and a network of recreational paths including the Colorow Trail and Jolley Trail. The landscape is heavily marked by early agricultural engineering, with an extensive system of gravity-fed irrigation channels such as the Lower Cactus Valley Ditch, Ware and Hinds Ditch, and Mineota Ditch reaching across the arid benches north and south of the river. To the west, the settlement of Silt sits near the junction of several drainage systems, including Divide Cr and Alkali Cr. Significant local landmarks like Burning Mtn overlook the canyon, reflecting the region's complex terrain and its history of resource management and rural development.