Gunnison Tunnel
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| Opened | 1901 |
|---|---|
| Area | 151 |
| Added to NRHP | July 22, 1979 |
| Nearest city | Montrose |
| NRHP Reference Number | 79000616 |
| Locations | Montrose County |
| Colorado | |
| USA | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3038537 |
About Gunnison Tunnel
The Gunnison Tunnel is an irrigation tunnel constructed between 1905 and 1909 by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation in Montrose County, Colorado. The 5. 8 mile long tunnel diverts water from the Gunnison River to the arid Uncompahgre Valley around Montrose, Colorado.