As we continued our journey around the Blue Mesa Lake Reservoir in Colorado, I wondered about the name “mesa.” Naturally, I looked it up.
Wikipedia says: Mesa (Spanish and Portuguese for table) is the American English term for tableland, an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. It takes its name from its characteristic table-top shape. It may also be called a table hill, table-topped hill or table mountain.
So, with the blue table around and the collection of water that flows into the area, I can see how the Blue Mesa name originated.
The Colorado River Storage Project on the Upper Colorado River in the U.S.A. is the most complex and extensive river water development in the world. It includes water drainage in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.
The Curecanti National Recreation Area became one of the components of the project when it was established in 1965 with the completion of Blue Mesa Dam, creating the largest body of water in Colorado, Blue Mesa Reservoir.
“Most visitors to the park are surprised and impressed by Blue Mesa Reservoir, but do not realize there are actually three large dams and reservoirs in the park.” National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/cure/learn/historyculture/aspinall_unit.htm
Blessings along the way!
Ron
Wow 😍 stunning.
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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Beautiful blues.
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Thanks so much. The weather was perfect which helped bring out the color. 🙂
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Oh the beauty!! Sounds like a wonderful trip!
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Awww, bless you. Thanks so much. It was a wonderful trip. Some of the enjoyment of images is the opportunity to re-live some of the moments and to focus on them; whereas sometimes we can’t absorb it all while being there. 🙂
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I absolutely agree. I take many pictures and I enjoy making albums!
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you have had wonderful weather during your travels
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Indeed. I was amazed at the skies and the temperature. I’ve often missed the timing while traveling through the east coast but I think the timing was perfect in this trip. Thank you! 🙂
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Great pictures again, Ronin and must say what marvelous mountains and the beauty surrounding all over.
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Such blue and tranquil waters! Its gorgeous. Loved the video!
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Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you. I like reviewing the images, helping me freeze the moment to take it all in. 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Ron!
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Thank you Winnie! It’s fun reviewing them to determine which to post. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Ron! They’re all great! 😉
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Awww, I appreciate it very much. You’re so kind. 😊😉
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