2016 Map of North Delta

About this map

The confluence of the Gunnison River and the Uncompahgre River anchors this 2016 survey, a region where high desert plateaus meet vital irrigation infrastructure. The landscape is defined by its prominent mesas, including Negro Mesa, Petrie Mesa, and Doctor Mesa, which overlook a complex network of man-made waterways like the N Delta Canal, Hartland Ditch, and Bona Fide Ditch. These systems support the agricultural communities of North Delta and Orchard City at the base of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, including Memory Gardens Cem and Mesa View Cem near the southern edge of the quadrangle. The map also documents modern aviation at the Doctors Mesa Airport and land-use patterns across the Adobe Buttes, illustrating the balance between the area's natural geological formations and its developed residential and farming sectors.