Western Colorado
Overview of key geographic and infrastructural features that define Western Colorado.
Internal
Defines major internal geographic features that structure Western Colorado.
Grand Valley
The tectonic basin of the Grand Valley is carved by the Colorado and Fruita plains, serving as the core corridor between the Book Cliffs and the Sentinal Peaks.
Keyes Mesa
A plateau and mesa region rising above the Grand Valley with traffic corridors and mesa-top ranching and development.
Mountain Plateaus
Elevated basin and plateau regions such as the Hunters and Maroon basins offer high-desert landscapes and trail access.
Nearby
Lists nearby major geographic and urban regions adjacent to Western Colorado.
Utah Border
The Utah Border marks the transition from Colorado’s plateaus and valleys to Utah’s high deserts and canyonlands.
Gray Canyon
The Gray Canyon section of the Colorado offers rapids and transition to the high-desert reaches of Utah’s canyon country.
Water
Highlights major rivers and lakes that connect and define the region.
Colorado River
The Colorado is the primary waterway threading through Western Colorado, shaping canyons, reservoirs, and downstream basin outlets.
Red Roses Lake
A small, clear alpine lake in the high country near the ski areas and mountain trails, offering fishing and scenic views.