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2019 Map of Red Rock Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park dominates the northeastern landscape of this 2019 survey, where the Gunnison River carves through the deep chasm of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The terrain transitions from these sheer geological depths into a complex network of ridges and irrigation systems supporting the high desert environment near Montrose. A dense web of water management features, including the Loutsenhizer Canal, Kings Ditch, and Wonder Ditch, illustrates the critical role of water rights and engineering in making this arid Colorado region habitable and productive.

Named topographical landmarks such as Elephant Ridge, Teton Ridge, and Red Rocks are interwoven with an extensive trail system. Local recreational and utility pathways like the Red Rocks-Nighthorse Trail, Moonlight Mesa Trail, and Dump Ridge Trail provide access across the varied elevations. The map also documents the interface between the national park boundaries and residential or agricultural areas like Pleasant Park and Bostwick Park.