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2013 Map of North Delta

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Delta sits at the significant confluence of the Gunnison River and the Uncompahgre River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural and high-desert landscape. The irrigation network is remarkably dense, with the Hartland Ditch, Bona Fide Ditch, and N Delta Canal facilitating the transformation of the valley. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into distinct geological formations such as Beebe Mesa, Doctor Mesa, and the striking Adobe Buttes.

The transition from the river valley to the mesas is marked by varied land use, from the Grand Mesa Nat Forest in the northwest corner to the specialized aviation facilities at Blake Field Airport and Barber Field Airport. Smaller communities like Orchard City and Saunders appear along the established road grid, while local history is anchored at the Memory Gardens Cem. Landmarks like Devils Thumb and Petrie Mesa further define this intersection of rugged Colorado topography and human engineering.