2010 Map of Olathe NW

About this map

The Uncompahgre River corridor defines this agricultural landscape northwest of Olathe, where a sophisticated network of irrigation laterals and canals supports high-desert cultivation. Features like the Selig Canal, East Canal, and multiple laterals including the E O Lateral and G K Lateral reveal the intensive water management required in this part of Montrose County. The terrain is marked by the deep Loutsenhizer Arroyo and the broad Peach Valley, which contains three distinct water control structures: Lower Peach Valley Dam, Middle Peach Valley Dam, and Peach Valley Dam Number 1. Human activity in the area is represented by the Iron Cap Mine and the Star Nelson Airport, while a grid of rural routes such as Last Chance Rd and Banner Rd provides access to the dispersed farmsteads and ranching lands.