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2019 Map of Point Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Point Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Gunnison River and its accompanying agricultural infrastructure define the southern edge of this landscape near the community of Delta. Here, water management systems like Hartland Ditch and Lone Star Ditch channel resources across the terrain, reflecting the region's long-standing irrigation history. To the north, the elevation rises toward the Grand Mesa National Forest, where the land is carved by numerous drainages including Beaver Gulch, Wells Gulch, and Point Cr.

Distinctive geological and human-made landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the prominent Sheep Rock to the Westwinds Airport situated just west of the city center. The network of local roads, such as Starr Nelson Rd and Wells Gulch Rd, provides access through the rugged foothills and canyons. Water storage features like Alkali Reservoir further illustrate the necessity of capturing runoff from Alkali Cr in this arid Colorado environment.