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2022 Map of Orchard City

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Orchard City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Orchard City and its surrounding hamlets of Eckert, Austin, and Read occupy a landscape deeply defined by the complex irrigation networks of the Gunnison River basin. This survey details the critical water infrastructure supporting the valley’s agriculture, from the winding Alfalfa Ditch and Bona Fide Ditch to the significant collection area of Harts Basin. The proximity of numerous burial grounds, including Eckert Cem, Cory Cem, and Read Cem, suggests the long-established family roots in this farming corridor.

Elevated terrain features like Antelope Hill and Smiths Mtn overlook a valley floor carved by Surface Cr and Tongue Cr. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Widner Airport on Redlands Mesa and the Gunnison River Farms Airport, indicating the intersection of rural land use with local transport needs. The grid of country roads, such as Fruitgrowers Rd and Orchard Valley Rd, highlights the region's historical focus on fruit production and small-scale ranching.