2019 Map of Paonia

About this map

Paonia sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the North Fork Gunnison River and its tributaries support a complex irrigation network including the Farmers Ditch, Stewart Ditch, and Minnesota Ditch. The terrain quickly ascends from the agricultural flats of Pitkin Mesa and Lamborn Mesa into the high elevations of the Gunnison National Forest. This 2019 survey documents the intricate water management system essential to the region, featuring numerous named springs like Kauer Spring and Stephens Spring, alongside high-country water storage at Roeber Reservoir and Todd Reservoir. Rising above the mesas are significant peaks and ridges, most notably Mt Lamborn and Landsend Peak. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies established sites such as Bethlehem Cem and Cedar Hill Cem, as well as the path of the Jumbo Mountain Trail.