2013 Map of Rifle

About this map

Rifle stands as the central hub of this landscape, situated where Rifle Creek flows into the Colorado River. The town's grid is well-established by this era, anchored by Railroad Ave and containing the Rose Hill Cem to the east. The surrounding geography is defined by a series of prominent elevated benches and canyons, including Hubbard Mesa, Prefontaine Mesa, and the distinctive Grand Hogback ridge to the northeast. Water management is a primary feature of the region's development, evidenced by an intricate network of irrigation channels like the Pioneer Ditch, Davie Ditch, and Grand Tunnel Ditch that traverse the arid terrain to support local life. Smaller settlements such as Lacy and Cactus Valley occupy the river valley, while the higher elevations are marked by remote landmarks like Devils Park and Goodrich Park.