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2013 Map of Parshall

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Parshall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Parshall sits at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Williams Fork, serving as a central point in this high-altitude landscape of Grand County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of water management and natural drainage, from the expansive Williams Fork Reservoir in the south to high peaks like Mount Bross in the east. Numerous irrigation features such as the Musgrave Ditch, Pheney Lateral Ditch, and Big Lake Ditch illustrate the long-standing agricultural and ranching history of the valley, supporting sites like the Taussig Ranch.

The map details the transition from river bottoms to narrow corridors like Byers Canyon, where 40 follows the river's path. Recreational and civic use is noted at the Colorado State Rifle Range and Gilbert Campground, while the northern reaches are marked by more isolated water storage at Musgrave Reservoir and Rock Cr Reservoir. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the modern infrastructure and historic ranching footprints that continue to shape this portion of the Colorado high country.