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2011 Map of Paonia

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Paonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Paonia sits at the northern edge of this West Slope landscape, centered near the Paonia Post Office and the banks of the North Fork Gunnison River. The town’s early infrastructure and community history are visible through landmarks such as Bethlehem Cemetery and Cedar Hill Cemetery, while the surrounding geography is defined by a series of prominent mesas including Stewart Mesa, McDonald Mesa, and Lamborn Mesa.

The complex water management system essential to this high-altitude valley is meticulously documented, featuring numerous named ditches and springs. Significant reservoirs like Inter-Ocean Reservoir, Roeber Reservoir, and Lone Cabin Reservoir support the region's agricultural life. To the south and east, the terrain rises sharply toward the peaks of the West Elk Mountains, marked by Mount Lamborn and Landsend Peak. This 2011 survey captures the enduring intersection of mountain geography and the irrigation networks that sustain the area’s orchards and farms.