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2022 Map of Ridgway

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ridgway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Uncompahgre River flows through the eastern edge of this terrain, where the settlement of Ridgway serves as a local hub. The landscape is defined by a series of distinct mesas and canyons, including Log Hill Mesa, Burnt Mill Mesa, and Miller Mesa. These elevated flats are cut by drainages such as Dallas Cr and Pleasant Valley Cr, creating a complex network of ridges like the Knife Edge and draws such as Busted Boiler Draw.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Dallas Ditch and several highland impoundments like Elephant Reservoir and Doelz Reservoir. Modern residential growth is visible in Loghill Village, while older landmarks like the Dallas Park Cem and the Blue Stem mine provide points of interest for local historians and genealogists tracing the transition from ranching and mining to modern settlement.