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On January 25, 1979, an intermediate coordination meeting was held to discuss the progress of the study and the limits of work. In attendance were representatives of the City of Montrose, FEMA, the CWCB, and the study contractor. The following agencies and individuals were contacted and supplied information used in the preparation of this study, u.s. Geological Survey U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District CWCB (State Coordinator) Colorado Department of Highways The final community coordination meeting was held on March 28, 1983, and was attended by representatives of FEMA, the study contrac- tor, the city, and local media. No problems were acknowledged at tha t time. This Flood Insurance Study was revised in 1985 to show detailed study along Cedar Creek and along Montrose Arroyo at its confluence with Cedar Creek. 2.0 AREA STUDIED 2.1 Scope of Study This Flood Insurance Study covers the incorporated areas of the City of Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado. The area of study is shown on the Vicini ty Map (Figure 1). The Uncompahgre River, Montrose Arroyo, and Cedar Creek were studied in detail within the City of Montrose. Those areas studied by detailed methods were chosen with considera- tion given to all proposed construction and forecasted development through 1990. 2.2 Community Description Montrose County is located in the west-central portion of Colorado and contains approximately 2,229 square miles of land area. The City of Montrose is located in the eastern portion of Montrose County, and is the largest city in the county as well as the county seat. The City of Montrose is surrounded by unincorporated areas of Montrose County. The Ute Indians were the earliest residents of western Colorado. In 1868, the Utes were relocated to a reservation that included 2