2013 Map of Whitewater

About this map

The Gunnison River carves through this Mesa County landscape, where the settlement of Whitewater sits at the northern edge near the mouth of Unaweep Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates a high-desert environment defined by complex water management and rugged topography, from the heights of Ninemile Hill to the flat expanse of Milbern Bench. A network of irrigation features, including the Kannah Cr Extension Ditch and Shropshire Ditch, supports the local geography around the small community of Kannah. Genealogists may find interest in the Whitewater Cem located off Desert Rd. The southern portion of the map transitions into more isolated territory, featuring Hallock Basin and the aptly named The Hunting Ground, illustrating how land use is dictated by the dramatic shifts in elevation and proximity to the river.