2010 Map of Parshall

About this map

Parshall serves as the central hub of this Grand County landscape, situated at the confluence where the Williams Fork meets the Colorado River. The geography is defined by significant water management infrastructure, most notably the Williams Fork Reservoir and its associated Williams Fork Dam, which dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. To the north, the Rock Creek Reservoir and Rock Creek Dam regulate the flow from Dry Gulch, while the Musgrave Ditch and Big Lake Ditch reveal the intricate network of irrigation vital to this high-altitude ranching and recreation area. The terrain rises sharply toward the east at Mount Bross, overlooking the narrow passage of Byers Canyon. Public land use is evident through the Colorado State Rifle Range and Gilbert Campground, providing a look at how the region's river valleys and canyons serve both utilitarian and leisure purposes in the early 21st century.