Showcasing Water Rights, Irrigation, and River Access with Aerial and Ground Photos

Showcasing Water Rights, Irrigation, and River Access with Aerial and Ground Photos

In Western Colorado, water can be worth more than the home itself. Buyers who understand agriculture, ranching, or irrigation systems will scroll straight to your land photos — and they’re looking for specific clues.

Here’s how we capture water-related features clearly and legally.

1. Irrigation Systems Require Ground + Aerial Shots

Good listing coverage includes:

• gated pipe

• headgates

• ditches

• wheel lines

• pumping equipment

• water storage tanks

Drone photos show layout.
Ground photos show function.

2. River & Stream Access Must Be Photographed Honestly

This is especially important in:

• Hotchkiss

• Delta

• Cimarron

• Olathe

Buyers want:

• real riverbank width

• walking trails or access points

• slope and stability

• vegetation type

• seasonal water levels

3. Highlight Irrigated vs. Non-Irrigated Acreage

Drone photos can visually define:

• green (irrigated) sections

• brown or dormant areas

• property boundaries

• ditch proximity

Never leave buyers guessing.

4. Use Aerials to Show Water Infrastructure Layout

Great drone angles reveal:

• ditch placement

• how water moves

• where outbuildings sit in relation to irrigation

• potential flood zones

5. When NOT to Photograph Water Rights

Avoid shooting water features when:

• ditches are dry (unless noted)

• vegetation is burned or dormant

• bank erosion is severe

Transparency matters.

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Water Is a Major Selling Feature—Show It Well

Buyers want to see irrigation, not read about it.

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