2010 Map of Rifle

About this map

Rifle serves as the focal point of this 2010 survey, situated at the junction of the Colorado River and Government Creek. The landscape is defined by its agricultural irrigation network and dramatic elevation changes, featuring the Grand Hogback rising to the north and numerous plateaus including Prefontaine Mesa and Graham Mesa to the south and east. Historic land management is evident in the complex system of water rights, represented by labels for the Grand Tunnel Ditch, Pioneer Ditch, and Last Chance Ditch, which redirect water from the river and its tributaries to support local ranching and farming.