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2010 Map of Ridgway

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ridgway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ridgway serves as a focal point in this 2010 topographic record of Ouray County, situated where the Uncompahgre River meets Cottonwood Creek. The landscape transitions from the river valley to the broad flat tops of Log Hill Mesa and Miller Mesa, showing a blend of established town blocks and the expanding residential development of Loghill Village. Local infrastructure is well-defined, including the Ridgway Post Office and the Ouray County Fairgrounds and Rodeo, reflecting the town's role as a regional hub.

Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Ridgeway Reservoir dominating the northeast and smaller impoundments like Doelz Reservoir and Elephant Reservoir scattered across the higher terrain. Historically significant locations such as the Dallas Park Cemetery near the banks of Dallas Creek offer clear reference points for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots in the valley.