2016 Map of Orchard City

About this map

The Gunnison River corridor in Delta County serves as a lifeline for the agricultural communities of Austin, Eckert, and Orchard City on this 2016 survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems, including the Alfalfa Ditch, Highline Ditch, and Transfer Ditch, which support the orchards and farms of Peach Valley. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of several established burial grounds such as Eckert Cem, Cory Cem, Crim Cem, and Read Cem provides a clear record of local settlement patterns and family heritage. The terrain transitions from the river bottom up toward Doctor Mesa and Cedar Mesa, while local aviation is represented by Widner Airport and the Gunnison River Farms Airport. Large water storage features like the Fruit Growers Reservoir and Saint George Reservoir illustrate the scale of water management required for this high-desert environment.