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1980 Map of Parshall

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Parshall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The settlement of Parshall sits at the vital junction where the Williams Fork meets the Colorado River, serving as a central point for transportation and irrigation in Grand County. The northern reaches of the Williams Fork Reservoir dominate the southern landscape, showing the managed water system that includes the Spillway, various gaging stations, and irrigation networks like the Pheney Lateral Ditch and Big Lake Ditch.

Transit through the high country is defined by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, which follows the river's curve through the steep terrain of Byers Canyon. Beyond the river valley, the land rises toward Mount Bross, with the map detailing numerous prospects and gravel pits that speak to the area's geological and extractive history. Recreational and public land use is evident in the State Wildlife Area, providing a clear view of the region's mid-century rural infrastructure and natural landmarks.