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2019 Map of Olathe NW

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Olathe NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Olathe sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, where the Uncompahgre River defines the local drainage. The area is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the high desert valley, including the Selig Canal, E Canal, and multiple laterals like the G K B Lateral and G H B Lateral. These waterways support the agricultural activity across East Mesa and through the lower reaches of Peach Valley.

Natural landforms like Loutsenhizer Arroyo cut through the terrain, while man-made features such as Elephant Ditch and Ditch Run illustrate the complex water management systems of Montrose and Delta counties. Near the northern boundary, the Sky Island Ranch Airport serves as a small aviation landmark amidst a grid of rural roads such as Stirrup Creek Rd and Pleasant Valley Rd, which connect the scattered ranching and farming homesteads.